Keep Up With PACE S2E2 | Al'Asia Powell, Director of Quality and Patient Safety at Inspira LIFE

In this episode of Keep Up With PACE, Al’Asia Powell, Director of Quality and Patient Safety, Inspira LIFE, outlines the process of preparing for a CMS audit. Her outline consists of a five-phased approach a PACE program should follow – (1) complete a gap analysis, (2) create a plan, (3) execution, (4) implementation, and (5) resolution. In addition to audit preparation, Ms. Powell shares insights on creating a strong culture of compliance and effective communication within a PACE team.

Episode Breakdown:

Intro: 00:00 – 01:30

Background in PACE: 01:53 – 3:19

Role as Director of Quality and Patient Safety: 03:20 – 04:03

Culture of Compliance: 05:37 – 12:55

Phase 1 (Gap Analysis):12: 56 – 16:57

Phase 2 (Planning): 16:58 – 26:05

Phase 3 (Execution) 26:06 – 27:18

Phase 4 (Implementation): 27:19 – 29:02

Phase 5 (Resolution): 29:03 – 32:00

Creating a Non-Punitive Environment: 32:01 – 33:15

Continuing Improvement: 33:16 – 38:56

Tips for Preparation: 38:57 – 41:19

Success Story/Inspiration: 41:20 – 44:20

Rapid Fire Round: 44:26 – 46:58

Outro: 46:58 – End