Consent information
If your Provider has asked you to sign a consent form involving Orion Quality Consulting, this page explains what you are being asked to authorize, why information may be needed, and what signing does—and does not—allow.
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The consent documents permission for relevant information to be shared with Orion Quality Consulting for the purpose described in the form.
Consent may allow
Consent does not allow
Language on the form
Orion Quality Consulting may organize authorized information in protected internal tools so the Provider can understand progress, patterns, and areas that may need attention.
This may include collecting data based on Support Plan Goals, analyzing the data, creating graphs, generating Quarterly Reports, and assisting the Provider with applicable compliance criteria.
Relevant information
The information needed depends on the work assigned by the Provider. Orion Quality Consulting should receive information relevant to that work—not information for unrelated purposes.
Support Plans, Support Plan Goals, preferences, desired outcomes, authorized services, and Implementation Plans.
Provider records, service notes, program records, progress data, central files, and related documentation.
Medical reports, appointments, prescriptions, psychological reports, incidents, risks, and assistance needs when relevant.
Behavior Plans, strategies, observations, communication needs, and information that explains the individual's Supports.
No single list applies to every person or assignment. You may ask the Provider which records are requested and why they are relevant.
From information to useful work
Accurate work requires accurate and current information.
Orion Quality Consulting works with the individual's Supports to collect information about progress toward Support Plan Goals.
Information collected over time can show progress, patterns, and areas that may need attention.
Quarterly Reports help the Provider understand progress and discuss whether goals or strategies may need to change.
Orion Quality Consulting may identify missing information and assist the Provider with applicable documentation expectations.
After consent is provided
The Provider remains responsible for consent, records, services, decisions, and communication.
Privacy and information protection
Orion Quality Consulting uses a managed Microsoft 365 environment and operational controls designed to limit access and protect information used for Provider work.
Work information is maintained in the managed Microsoft 365 environment.
Account access requires more than a password.
Access is assigned according to work responsibilities.
Guest access is disabled for the environment used for this work.
Completed work is primarily provided to the Provider.
Information is used for assigned Provider consulting work.
Before you decide
Select a question to read the answer.
Begin with the Provider. The Provider distributes and maintains the consent and can explain which information is requested, why it is needed, and how a decision may affect the assigned work.
No. Signing does not authorize Orion Quality Consulting to make medical decisions, change services, determine eligibility or funding, or replace the individual, Guardian, Provider, or Waiver Support Coordinator.
Yes. You may ask the Provider which records or information are requested and why they are relevant to the work assigned to Orion Quality Consulting.
Orion Quality Consulting primarily provides completed work to the Provider. Distribution can vary by service and Provider procedure. Ask the Provider who receives a specific report and how you may request or discuss a copy.
Contact the Provider for an explanation specific to the consent request. Orion Quality Consulting may be unable to complete work that requires access to information without the needed authorization.
Contact the Provider. The Provider can explain the current process, how to document the request, and how a change may affect work that requires access to information.
Tell the Provider what may be inaccurate or incomplete. The Provider can review its records and communicate with Orion Quality Consulting when the information affects assigned work.
Questions Always Welcome
Begin with your Provider for questions about the form, requested information, or the effect of signing. Contact Orion Quality Consulting for questions specifically about the role or information-handling practices of Orion Quality Consulting.
