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PRR ADC00448-00492 - Monthly Compliance Rpts - 2013-04 - ASPC-Perryville (redacted), AZ DOC, 2013

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April 2013 PERRYVILLE COMPLEX
Target Date- 11/30/13
ontinue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
10/11/13 Update – VS will include weight when appropriate.
4 Is the SOAPE format being utilized in the inmate medical record for encounters? [DO 1104, HSTM Chapter
5, Section 1.3]
Level 1 Amber User: Kathy Campbell Date: 4/30/2013 6:54:27 PM
Corrective Plan: The staff has been directed to use the SOAPE format, including new education print outs that we
can give to the inmates. For the sake of consistency we will include SOAPE note inspection to our spot check list.
See below.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.In-service all staff including providers on policy titled ”Continuous Progress Note (SOAP)”,
Chapter 5, Section 1.3 (Attachment IV.1.) and per Sick Call 2.20.2.2 contract performance
outcome 4 (Sick Call Attachment); use of Corizon NETs
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify
2.Monitoring (Sick Call Monitoring Tool)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/Medical Director/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
10/11/13 Update –NETs to be used for all Nursing sick call.
5 Are referrals to providers from sick call being seen within seven (7) days? [P-E-07]
Level 1 Amber User: Kathy Campbell Date: 4/30/2013 6:59:50 PM
Corrective Plan: Inmates on the smaller yards are being seen within 7 to 10 days. However, it is longer on the larger
yards. We are constantly looking for ways to speed up the process. We are currently monitoring provider
productivity to provide suggestions to improve turn around times. See below.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.In-service all staff including providers on policy titled ”Continuous Progress Note (SOAP)”,
Chapter 5, Section 1.3 (Attachment IV.1.) and per Sick Call 2.20.2.2 contract performance
outcome 4 (Sick Call Attachment); use of Corizon NETs
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify
2.Monitoring (Sick Call Monitoring Tool)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/Medical Director/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
10/11/13 Update –NETs to be used for all Nursing sick call.
6 Are nursing protocols in place and utilized by the nurses for sick call?
Level 1 Amber User: Kathy Campbell Date: 4/30/2013 7:00:00 PM
Corrective Plan: We've recently rolled out the Nursing Encounter Tool(NETS)for sick call.
Corrective Actions: See above.

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Corrective Action Plans for PerformanceMeasure: Medical Specialty Consultations (Q)
2 Are consultation reports being reviewed by the provider within seven (7) days of receipt? [CC 2.20.2.3]
Level 2 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 4/18/2013 10:41:29 AM
Corrective Plan: This will be addressed with the Medical Director to remind the providers to date and sign the
reports in the charts. All staff will be encouraged to pay attention to blank spaces and inform the providers while
they may be looking through charts to ensure compliance.
See below.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized monitoring process
2.Communicate expectations via FHA/DON at quarterly training Regional office and obtain sign
off sheet to verify
3.Monitoring (UM Audit Tool)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties =ARMD/RDON/RVP/RDCQI/DON/
Target Date-11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.

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Corrective Actions: See above.
5 Are arrival logs maintained and kept current with name of inmate, ADC #, date of arrival, # of volumes?
Level 1 Amber User: Mark Haldane Date: 4/29/2013 9:29:01 AM
Corrective Plan: The Lumley electronic spreadsheet will be duplicated and maintained on each yard for consistency.
See below.
Corrective Actions: Reinforce that the arrival logs are maintained and kept current with name of inmate, ADC #, date
of arrival, # of volumes. Continue to monitor.
6 Are departure logs maintained and kept current with name of the inmate, ADC #, unit being transferred to,
date of departure, # of volumes?
Level 1 Amber User: Mark Haldane Date: 4/29/2013 9:51:42 AM
Corrective Plan: We have recently hired former Medical Records Supervisor Lora Dilley to resume responsibility of
the medical records staff. We will educate the medical records staff and implement a plan to maintain this
information on all yards.
Corrective Actions: See above.
10 Is a Release of Information log maintained that reflects the Medical Records Requests for 3rd parties
(attorney and family requests only?
Level 1 Amber User: Mark Haldane Date: 4/29/2013 9:50:00 AM
Corrective Plan: We have recently hired former Medical Records Supervisor Lora Dilley to resume responsibility of
the medical records staff. This is a system that we may look at centralizing through the Medical Records Supervisor.
Or establishing a standard system throughout all of the units.
Corrective Actions: See above.

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Corrective Action Plans for PerformanceMeasure: Prescribing Practices and Pharmacy
(Q)
2 Are pharmacy polices, procedures forms, (including non-formulary requests) being followed? [NCCHC
Standard P-D-01, CC 2.20.2.6]
Level 2 Amber User: Leslie Boothby Date: 4/26/2013 10:16:00 AM
Corrective Plan: See October action plan as submitted by Corizon.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process statewide, to include but not limited to (Pharmacy Appendix 1 & 2):
a.Expired Medications (Appendix I.1.a.)
b.Re-order medications
c.Invalid chart orders (Appendix I.1.c.)
i.Therapeutic dose ranges
ii.Dose changes must have supporting documentation
d.Non-formulary process (Appendix I.1.d.)
i.Reviewed for approval within 24-48 hrs
ii.Providers notified decision within 24-48 hrs
e.Manifest Reconciliation
f.Inventory control
g.Stock Medications
h.Practitioner Cards (Appendis I.1.h.)
i.Controlled Medications (Appendix I.1.i.)
2.In-service staff
a.Using information from 8/19 - 11/13 Regional office mandatory in-service and PharmaCorr
policy
b.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff (Appendix I.2.b.)
3.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/IC/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date-11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
10/11/13 Update – Statewide in Sept Redbook and MAR audit, results reviewed; to audit pharmacy in October
related to Controlled Substances and Expired meds.

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Corrective Action Plans for PerformanceMeasure: Mental Health (Q)
2 Are inmates referred to a Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Mid-level Provider seen within seven (7) days of
referral? [CC 2.20.2.10]
Level 2 Amber User: Steve Bender Date: 4/25/2013 1:10:06 PM
Corrective Plan: We have active recruitments for this position and work hard to retain the staff in place. Inmates
have access to other mental health staff on an as needed basis. Should an emergent issue arise that calls for the
psychiatrist, he responds immediately. See below.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.In-service staff on process expectations per Mental Health 2.20.2.10 contract performance
outcome 2 (Mental Health Attachment) related to psychiatric providers seeing HNR or sick call
referrals within 7 days
a. HNR triaged by medical; seen at medical nurse line, referred to psychiatric providers
within 7 days, when appropriate
b.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff
c.Have MH staff increase their contacts if appointment cannot be made in 7 days
2.Monitoring ( Mental health Monitoring Tool)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP/MH Director
c.Audit results discussed at monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/Mental Health Director/RVP/RDON/RDCQI/MH Lead
Target Date -11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
10/11/13 Update – Educator and Dr. Shaw training all RNs on basic mental health and medical assessment; Eyman
completed.
3 Are MH treatment plans updated every 90 days for each SMI inmate, and at least every 12 months for all
other MH-3 and above inmates? [CC 2.20.2.10]
Level 1 Amber User: Steve Bender Date: 4/25/2013 1:16:39 PM
Corrective Plan: The San Carlos unit has a backlog at this time. Mr. Bender suggested to Psych Associate Brandi
Gaskill that she complete the treatment plan at the time of the inmate visit. We will incorporate this into the process.
Other mental health staff will be rotated to Carlos to ensure compliance.
Corrective Actions: See above.
6 Are reentry/discharge plans established no later than 30 days prior release for all inmates with a MH
score of MH-3 and above? [CC 2.20.2.10]
Level 2 Amber User: Steve Bender Date: 4/25/2013 1:24:45 PM
Corrective Plan: We have recently hired a Release Planner to assist with planning 30 days prior to release. She
coordinates with the Psychiatrist to ensure that medications and resources are in place. See below.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.In-service staff on process expectations per Mental Health 2.20.2.10 contract performance
outcome 7 (Mental Health Attachment) related to re-entry plan
a.SMI patients will be followed by discharge planners utilizing the data from the SMI monthly
report tool; MH3 patients will be given community resources by MH Clinicians and documented
in the chart; all patients receiving psychotropic medications will be seen by
Psychiatrist/Psychiatry CNP
b.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff
2.Monitoring (Mental Health Monitoring Tool)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Monthly site results discussed with RVP/MH Director
c.Audit results discussed at monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/Mental Health Director/RVP/RDON/RDCQI/MH Lead
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using audit tool per audit
results.
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Corrective Action Plans for PerformanceMeasure: Medication Administration
2 Is the documentation of completed training and testing kept on file for staff who administer or deliver
medications? [NCCHC Standard P-C-05; HSTM Chapter 3, Section 4.1]
Level 1 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 4/25/2013 3:04:04 PM
Corrective Plan: Corizon recently hired a Nurse educator. We have requested that she provide education in several
areas, including medication administration.
See below.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process statewide to include, but not limited to :
a.Refusals/No Show - Policy titled “Appointment or Treatment Refusals” Chapter 5, Section 7.2
(Appendix VI.1.a.).
b.MAR documentation.
c.Administration of DOT/KOP.
d.Printing MARs (Pharmacy Appendix).
e.Medication error documentation/reporting (Pharmacy Appendix).
2.In-service staff on process and PharmaCorr policy.
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff.
3.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed.
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP.
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting.
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending.
Responsible Parties =FHA/DON/RDCQI/RVP/FHA
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
4 Are the Medication Administration Records (MAR) being completed in accordance with standard nursing
practices? [HSTM Chapter 4, Section 1.1, Chapter 5, Section 6.4]
Level 1 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 4/16/2013 7:55:24 AM
Corrective Plan: The nurse supervisors will remind staff to complete the MARS in their entirety. Additionally, we will
conduct spot checks to ensure compliance.
See below.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process statewide to include, but not limited to :
a.Refusals/No Show - Policy titled “Appointment or Treatment Refusals” Chapter 5, Section 7.2
(Appendix VI.1.a.).
b.MAR documentation.
c.Administration of DOT/KOP.
d.Printing MARs (Pharmacy Appendix).
e.Medication error documentation/reporting (Pharmacy Appendix).
2.In-service staff on process and PharmaCorr policy.
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff.
3.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed.
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP.
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting.
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending.
Responsible Parties =FHA/DON/RDCQI/RVP/FHA
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
5 Are medication errors forwarded to the FHA to review corrective action plan?
Level 2 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 4/18/2013 2:55:57 PM
Corrective Plan: There are no current medication error reports at this time; however I will remind the nursing staff to
forward any occurrences.
See below.
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Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process statewide to include, but not limited to :
a.Medication error documentation/reporting (Pharmacy Appendix).
2.In-service staff on process and PharmaCorr policy.
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff.
3.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed.
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP.
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting.
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending.
Responsible Parties =FHA/DON/RDCQI/RVP/FHA
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
6 Are there any unreasonable delays in inmate receiving prescribed medications?
Level 2 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 4/18/2013 10:48:27 AM
Corrective Plan: Follow measures are being taken with our Inventory Control Techs and the nursing staff to ensure
timely delivery of medications. The Inventory Control Techs have been reminded that it is their responsibility to
review faxes and follow up with PharmaCorr on medications not received.
See below.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by CorizonIntakes1.Standardized process for meds to be available to inmate upon transfer (Pharmacy Appendix 1 & 2)
a.Intake Orders
b.Private Prisons
2.In-service staff on process per PharmaCorr policy,
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff
3.Custody educated regarding contract requirements regarding inmate transfer with meds.
4.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsibile Parties = FHA/DON/Custody/RDCQI/RVP
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results
1.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
2.Standardized process statewide to include, but not limited to (Appendix III.1.):
a.Internal
b.External
2.In-service staff on process and ADC policy titled “Continuity of Care Upon Transfer” Chapter
5, Section 5.0 (Appendices III.2.);
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff
3.Custody educated regarding contract requirements regarding inmate transfer with meds
4.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/Custody/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date - 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
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8 Are chronic condition medication expiration dates being reviewed prior to expiration to ensure continuity
of care?
[NCCHC Standard P-D-01]
Level 2 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 4/22/2013 11:44:39 AM
Corrective Plan: We are now receiving PharmaCorr expiring medication reports weekly to ensure that medications
can be ordered in a timely manner.
See below.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process for meds to be available to inmate upon transfer (Pharmacy Appendix 1 & 2)
2.In-service staff on process per PharmaCorr policy,
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff
3.Custody educated regarding contract requirements regarding inmate transfer with meds.
4.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsibile Parties = FHA/DON/Custody/RDCQI/RVP
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results
1.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
2.Standardized process statewide to include, but not limited to (Appendix III.1.):
a.Internal
b.External
2.In-service staff on process and ADC policy titled “Continuity of Care Upon Transfer” Chapter
5, Section 5.0 (Appendices III.2.);
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff
3.Custody educated regarding contract requirements regarding inmate transfer with meds
4.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/Custody/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date - 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
9 Are non-formulary requests being reviewed for approval or disapproval within 24 to 48 hours?
Level 2 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 4/22/2013 11:50:40 AM
Corrective Plan: I've discussed this question with our Regional Medical group, so that any glitches in the process
can be worked out.
See below.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process statewide, to include but not limited to (Pharmacy Appendix 1 & 2):
a.Non-formulary process (Appendix I.1.d.)
i.Reviewed for approval within 24-48 hrs
ii.Providers notified decision within 24-48 hrs
e.Manifest Reconciliation
f.Inventory control
g.Stock Medications
h.Practitioner Cards (Appendis I.1.h.)
i.Controlled Medications (Appendix I.1.i.)
2.In-service staff
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a.Using information from 8/19 - 11/13 Regional office mandatory in-service and PharmaCorr
policy
b.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff (Appendix I.2.b.)
3.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/IC/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date-11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
10/11/13 Update – Statewide in Sept Redbook and MAR audit, results reviewed; to audit pharmacy in October
related to Controlled Substances and Expired meds.
10 Are providers being notified of non-formulary decisions within 24 to 48 hours?
Level 2 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 4/18/2013 10:49:15 AM
Corrective Plan: Currently they are notified of a decision within 72 hours. I've discussed this question with our
Regional Medical group, so that any glitches in the process can be worked out.
See below.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process statewide, to include but not limited to (Pharmacy Appendix 1 & 2):
a.Non-formulary process (Appendix I.1.d.)
i.Reviewed for approval within 24-48 hrs
ii.Providers notified decision within 24-48 hrs
e.Manifest Reconciliation
f.Inventory control
g.Stock Medications
h.Practitioner Cards (Appendis I.1.h.)
i.Controlled Medications (Appendix I.1.i.)
2.In-service staff
a.Using information from 8/19 - 11/13 Regional office mandatory in-service and PharmaCorr
policy
b.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff (Appendix I.2.b.)
3.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting
d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending
Responsible Parties = FHA/DON/IC/RDCQI/RVP
Target Date-11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.
10/11/13 Update – Statewide in Sept Redbook and MAR audit, results reviewed; to audit pharmacy in October
related to Controlled Substances and Expired meds.
11 Are medication error reports being completed and medication errors documented?
Level 2 Amber User: Vanessa Headstream Date: 4/18/2013 2:59:17 PM
Corrective Plan: There are no current medication error reports at this time; however I will remind the nursing staff to
forward any occurrences.
See below.
Corrective Actions: October Action plan submitted by Corizon1.Standardized process statewide to include, but not limited to :
a.Medication error documentation/reporting (Pharmacy Appendix).
2.In-service staff on process and PharmaCorr policy.
a.Agenda/sign off sheet to verify, inclusive of all pertinent staff.
3.Monitoring (Appendix I. - IV Monitoring Tools)
a.Audit tools developed.
b.Weekly site results discussed with RVP.
c.Audit results discussed a monthly CQI meeting.
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d.Minutes and audit reported monthly to Regional office for tracking and trending.
Responsible Parties =FHA/DON/RDCQI/RVP/FHA
Target Date- 11/30/13
Continue to monitor weekly x 3 weeks, monthly until within compliance, then quarterly; monitoring frequency using
audit tool per audit results.

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