Michigan Critical Access Hospital Quality Network (MICAH QN)
The MICAH QN is a formal, 501 c3, with member representation from all 36 CAHs in Michigan. The MI Flex Program facilitates all quality improvement programming in the CAHs through the MI CAH Quality Network.
MICAH QN Mission Statement
- As a premier system of quality, the Michigan Critical Access Hospital Quality Network (MICAH QN) will be a model in developing processes that demonstrate the high quality service provided by CAHs. MICAH QN will identify opportunities for change that lead to continued improvement in the health status of the population we serve.
MICAH QN Vision Statement
- MICAH QN will be known as the statewide and national leader in the measurement of healthcare quality for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs).
Purpose:
- Improve the health of our communities by working together to expand our professional and financial resources.
- Develop a process to measure quality standards.
- Establish a common database for benchmarking by collecting data and identifying best practices that each CAH can use in their individual process improvement plan.
- Demonstrate the value of CAHs to our communities.
- Demonstrate commitment and unification as a collaborative body to regulatory agencies and political concerns regarding health care quality in Michigan CAHs
MICAH QN Strategies:
In 2015, and 2018 the MICAH QN underwent a strategic planning process to align their priorities with the National Quality Strategy. The following three strategies were adopted:
The MICAH QN provides resources via subject matter education and peer best practice sharing around the three Strategy Groups. Resources associated with each Strategy Group are below.