Highlights from the Quality Compendium: State QIS Revisions and Equity Approaches
February 28 2022
12:30 PM EDT
Due to illness, THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A new date will be announced soon. Join us to learn more about the Compendium and discuss how Quality Improvement Systems are adapting to build a more equitable system for children, families, and providers served through their programs in Michigan and Idaho.
The Quality Compendium is now updated with 2021 data! The Compendium catalogs and compares Quality Improvement Systems across 45 states and localities. The site features detailed state and local profiles, downloadable datasets, and a variety of other resources that inform our understanding of quality systems.
Have questions about the new data or the Quality Compendium? Please reach out to us at qriscompendium@gmail.com
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