History
While CDQ Solutions opened its doors in 2019, it is founded by advanced practice nurses that have worked together for nearly a decade, have a combined 35+ years as clinicians and 25+ years in clinical quality measurement. Since starting in the health care quality field, they have developed expertise working at reputable health care organizations and supporting federal, state and private sector contracts in the areas of: clinical quality measure (CQM) development, electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) development, standards, testing and consensus development endorsement standards. As a team, they bring an exceptional level of enthusiasm, dedication, and nuanced perspective that makes their boutique firm an ideal partner for clients in all sectors.
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We, at CDQ Solutions, know that finding the right combination of clinical, technical and federal policy expertise is rare. That is why we are here to assist! We are available to discuss opportunities to collaborate and drive improvements in patient care.
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Principal Consultants
Co-Founder
Chana West, RN, MSN
From working in clinical and administrative roles at nationally recognized health care organizations to supporting numerous federal agency contracts in the clinical quality measurement (CQM) space, Chana has a unique skillset with firsthand experience in the entire lifecycle of CQMs. Her primary focus since 2011 has been on the electronic clinical quality measurement landscape, serving in integral roles in development, testing, and standards development. She has hands-on experience with how technology affects the healthcare industry, and identifying measurement gaps and pitfalls with interpretation and subsequent implementation are Chana’s sixth sense.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
M.S.N., Nursing Administration
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
B.S.N., Nursing
Activities & Affiliations
• Health Information and Management Systems Society
Licensure
RN: Arizona, California
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)- Retired
Co-Founder
Melissa Marinelarena, RN, MPA, CPHQ
Melissa possesses a unique combination of expertise in critical care, clinical quality measurement life cycle, regulatory requirements, and healthcare policy. She has keen eye for data analysis, integrity and visualization. Her level of expertise in application of consensus based endorsement criteria is unparalleled.
Education
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
M.P.A., Health Policy and Administration
B.S.N., Nursing
NORTH VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A.D.N.., Nursing
Activities & Affiliations
• National Association for Healthcare
• National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Licensure
• RN: Virginia