5. Quality Assurance
The main points of
measurer quality assurance are straightforward.
First, set a date
(e.g. the first Wednesday for six months or the first Wednesday of the
odd numbered months). The schedule chosen depends on the number of children
measured each week or month and the results of initial measurer training.
Second, calibrate
all of the measuring equipment with standard weights and length rods.
Third, have the
Measurement Team measure the same 2-3 children.
Fourth, record the measurements on the Data Sheet |
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Fifth, compare measurements for all of the children for all of the measurers.
The data collected
that reflects attention to precision and accuracy of measurements by trained
measurers would be very good documentation for a JCAHO review.
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Protocol for training measurers and determining intra- and inter-measurer
accuracy: |
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All
measurers measure same 2-3 children |
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Record data |
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Compare
data |
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