792 Quality Assurance and Data Analytics
Supports research, data analytics, and provider training to improve care transitions and service quality for Colbert and Williams Class Members under Illinois DHS long-term care rebalancing.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Full application packet due | April 2027: FY27 Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $2,702,490; anticipated award range: $867,789–$1,834,701 for a 12-month term; ~2 awards expected.
Summary: Supports quality assurance, data analytics, and provider training to enhance care transitions and service delivery for Colbert and Williams Class Members under Illinois DHS long-term care rebalancing.
Key Information: This is a non-competitive, forecasted opportunity; only current awardees or those notified to apply are eligible.
Description
This Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) grant supports the effective and efficient administration of long-term care rebalancing efforts under the Colbert and Williams Consent Decrees. The award funds clinical expertise and technical assistance to enhance quality improvement systems, care coordination, risk mitigation, and service planning tool development for class members transitioning from nursing facilities to community-based settings. Activities include data collection and analysis, quality management studies, provider training (via webinars, in-person, and pre-recorded modules), technical assistance, and the development and maintenance of a robust data management system. The program emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery.
