At the Ho-Chunk Nation Health Department, our commitment is to deliver exceptional care to our community. We uphold rigorous standards set forth by esteemed accrediting bodies such as the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) to ensure the highest quality of service.
Our Quality Improvement Division collaborates closely with all health department sectors to implement comprehensive measures. These include peer reviews, quality improvement studies, infection prevention and safety protocols, risk management strategies, health data analysis, employee training initiatives, workforce development programs, and more.
These efforts are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the stringent AAAHC and PHAB standards, ensuring our community receives exemplary care. Through continuous enhancement and adherence to these standards, we strive to foster a healthier and more resilient community.
The Quality Improvement Division supports clinical and public health functions. This includes ensuring client safety/care and providing technical assistance with Ho-Chunk health data. Please see below for QI related documents.
In 2021, the Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature asked the Department of Health about the prevalence of Ho-Chunk Tribal members with long COVID or ‘long hauler’ symptoms. This information was unknown and required a study. The Impact Study officially began in early 2022 and includes information about symptom experiences, long COVID prevalence, impact of COVID on mental/physical health, and access to material and social resources.