Developing a Quality Assurance System for Multiple Evidence Based Practices in a Statewide Service Improvement...

Area of Science:

• Child welfare services
• Implementation science
• Public health systems

Background:

• Public systems face challenges implementing multiple evidence-based practices (EBPs) simultaneously.
• Workforce development and adoption strategies are crucial for EBP success.
• Systematic quality, fidelity, and compliance monitoring are vital for positive outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and initial implementation of a quality assurance framework for a statewide EBP initiative in child welfare.
• To improve provider practice and monitor competence and compliance across four EBPs.
• To inform funding and policy decisions for EBP sustainability.

Main Methods:

• Development of a multi-EBP quality assurance framework.
• Initial implementation within a statewide child welfare initiative.
• Collection of preliminary data on the quality monitoring process.

Main Results:

• Preliminary data illustrate lessons learned during the quality monitoring process.
• The framework aims to enhance provider practice and ensure adherence to EBPs.
• Monitoring informs funding and policy adjustments for EBP initiatives.

Conclusions:

• Developing and applying a multi-EBP quality assurance framework presents both promise and challenges for public systems.
• Effective quality assurance is essential for the successful adoption and sustainability of EBPs.
• This framework offers a model for monitoring and improving EBP implementation in child-serving systems.