The Basic Assurances® is a tool, organized under 10 factors, that evaluates the fundamental requirements of all human service systems and organizations. Going far beyond compliance with licensing and certification standards, it looks at the provision of safeguards from an individual perspective, where the effectiveness of the system or the policy is determined in practice, person by person. Factor 10 of the Basic Assurances® is ‘Basic Assurances® System,’ which covers how your agency assesses the Basic Assurances®. It involves the use of an integrated quality management system for monitoring quality through data. Factor 10 evaluates how organizations collect, analyze, and report on that data to continuously improve supports, systems, and most importantly, the lives of people with disabilities receiving services.
This 1-page guide covers Factor 10: Basic Assurances® System. It shares some tips and tricks for establishing, implementing, and maintaining a successful and effective integrated quality management system. The guide also links to relevant resources that will assist you in collecting, analyzing, and leveraging data for ongoing organizational transformation.