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Picking Solutions That Work

NEW! Tips, Tools, and Trends: Picking Solutions That Work

Tips, Tools, and Trends, “Picking Solutions That Work” describes how to pick the right strategy for improving outcomes in your system. This starts with understanding why you’re getting the performance you are.  Monitoring post-intervention for unintended consequences is also key.  Read More…

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NEW! Tips, Tools, and Trends: Quality Data

Read our new Tips, Tools, and Trends, “Quality Data: Not Just for QA Managers Anymore.” Here we explore how the quality of data affects agency business, why agencies must invest time and effort to assure that its data quality remains high, and steps to consider to fully use, and improve, its data.
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AFCARS

Children’s Bureau Releases Updated AFCARS Technical Bulletins

On January 6, 2012 Interim Final Rules (IFR) were published implementing changes to 45 CFR 1355 and 1356. Included in these changes was the regulation for AFCARS. The changes to the Technical Bulletins reflect the changes made by the IFR.
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