DCS Comprehensive Health Plan

Inter-Rater Reliability Testing

Statement/Purpose

Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) testing is utilized as a mechanism to monitor and evaluate comprehension of medical criteria, consistent decisions and to ensure accurate and consistent application of the criteria among all staff involved with the process. Inter-Rater Reliability testing is conducted in an effort to:

• Minimize variation in the application of clinical guidelines;

• Evaluate staff ability to identify potentially avoidable utilization;

• Evaluate staff ability to identify quality of care concerns;

• Evaluate staff ability to triage, systematically examine and finalize quality of care concerns;

• Target specific areas most in need of improvement; and

• Identify staff needing additional training.

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