How do Quality Measures 2005® Relate to the Personal Outcome Measures®?
The Personal Outcome Measures® remain the center of our quality design, measurement and improvement mission. CQL Canada is committed to quality of life as defined by people with disabilities and people with mental illness. The Personal Outcome Measures® offer a valid and reliable method for designing, measuring and improving people's quality of life.
The Personal Outcome Measures® provide the anchor at the centre of the quality of life circle. Shared Values, Basic Assurances®, Responsive Services® and Community Life® all make a contribution to each person's quality of life.
The Personal Outcome Measures®
enable people to define and decide their priority outcomes.
enable organizations to provide supports that facilitate personal outcomes
enable organizations to provide supports that facilitate personal outcomes.
become a reality by incorporating clear values; Basic Assurances® in health, safety and human security, organizations that are responsive to self-advocates and their families, and a high level of Community Life® that offers housing, employment, education, health care, transportation and social capital for all citizens: and
become a reality through connections to friends, family and community.