Project Access Northwest is proud to expand our partnership with HealthierHere through participation in the Community Care Network (CCN) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Fund. This eight-month, cohort-based program is designed to strengthen the systems that help people connect to care more quickly, efficiently, and equitably—and it aligns deeply with our commitment to whole-person health.
HealthierHere, King County’s Accountable Community of Health, brings together health care providers, social service organizations, and community-based partners to address unmet social and health-related needs. Through this CQI initiative, CCN partners, such as Project Access Northwest, are supported in building sustainable quality improvement processes that enhance care coordination, data use, and organizational learning.
During the program, our team is working alongside quality improvement coaches and peer organizations to assess and refine our referral workflows. This includes identifying opportunities to streamline internal processes, strengthen data collection and reporting, and improve how we track outcomes for the individuals we serve. By applying proven CQI methodologies—such as Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles—we are testing practical improvements that can have a lasting impact beyond the grant period.
This work is not just about systems; it is about people. Stronger CQI infrastructure means clients are connected to the right services faster, experience fewer barriers along the way, and benefit from more responsive, coordinated care. It also strengthens our ability to identify gaps across the broader care coordination system and collaborate with partners on solutions.
We are grateful to HealthierHere for investing in community-based organizations and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making rooted in equity and collaboration. Together, we are building a more connected, effective system of care—one that ensures everyone can access the services they need, when and how they need them.