### Question
What is the definition of quality assurance activities?


### Answer
The definition of **quality assurance activities** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 15002*:

> advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities that result in improved consumer- and family-centered quality assurance and that result in systems of quality assurance and consumer protection that—


(A) include monitoring of services, supports, and assistance provided to an individual with developmental disabilities that ensures that the individual—


(i) will not experience abuse, neglect, sexual or financial exploitation, or violation of legal or human rights

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 144-DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS > SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES > Part A-General Provisions**

