Objective Evaluation of Individual Calls and Entire Incidents
Flexible, Fully Customizable QA Evaluation Forms
Powerful Reports for Rapid insights
VPI
QUALITY™ is today’s most advanced,
pro QA software solution for objective assessment of
call taker and dispatcher performance and the effectiveness
of working processes. The solution is invaluable for
helping public safety and security organizations dramatically
increase effectiveness and operational efficiency, create
more focused training programs, and reduce personnel
turnover.
Improve Call Handling and Dispatch Efficiency and Consistency with Automated Selection of Calls for Evaluation
VPI
QUALITY™ automates the process of selecting
a random, objective sampling of call, radio and screen
recordings for pro QA software evaluation, based on
predefined schedules and rules, such as the frequency
and timing of evaluations for your new and veteran call
takers.
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Easily tag critical calls and entire incidents consisting of multiple calls and radio transmissions for evaluation – evaluate for performance reviews, training, and to maintain your certifications. Now you can schedule high-value calls and incidents for evaluation directly from call search results and multiple dynamic reports.
Automatically manage the evaluation schedule – evaluators receive “to-do” lists organized by assignment dates and due dates, with the appropriate evaluation form already associated with the call/screen recordings.
Maximize the Value
of your Evaluations with Customized Dispatch Quality
Assurance Software Evaluation Forms
Your quality assurance reviewer or 911 center supervisor can easily customize the evaluation forms and score for compliance and other criteria. You can tailor a set of evaluation forms to different job responsibilities, seniority, types of incidents, and anything else that reflects your priorities. In addition to measuring individual performance, use the reviews to determine whether the processes used by the dispatchers and call takers are functionally efficient on a regular basis.
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Streamline the Evaluation Process with secure Web-based access to unified interface for evaluation and playback of synchronized call and screen recordings.
Easily design, organize and categorize
pro QA software evaluation forms via an intuitive
graphical interface, without IT assistance.
Focus on call flow or specific types of skills,
while rating any number of competencies and
adding comments that pertain to the evaluation
or other issues requiring attention. Rate
call takers on any number of standards, such
as:
Answers the telephone quickly and correctly (within 10 seconds of the call, 90% of the time).
Asks and verifies the location of the incident or emergency.
Obtains the callback phone number from the person making the call.
Determines the nature of the incident or emergency and selects and assigns the appropriate response to the incident.
Accomplishes the above tasks quickly and effectively (within 60 seconds of the receipt of the phone call, 90% of the time).
Obtains all pertinent information and makes updates accordingly and keeps the caller on the line until all required information is obtained.
Controls the conversation with the caller, explains all possible emergency actions and employs calming techniques when required.
Exhibits a calm and professional demeanor at all times and acts in a courteous and tactful manner.
Demonstrates proper documentation of all information received on call-taker screens.
Dispatches the appropriate police, fire, or EMS units within the prescribed time frame established by the 911 emergency communication center's or remote dispatch point’s standard operating procedures.
Provides all pertinent information to the responding police, fire, and/or EMS units and relays updated information about the incident or emergency to the responding units.
Objectively Analyze Individual and Team Performance with Comprehensive Reports, Dashboards, and Desktop Tickers
VPI
QUALITY™ dispatch quality assurance
software collects evaluation results in a centralized
database, where they are automatically analyzed. Management
can use the resulting information to view performance
metrics of individual call takers or the entire communication
center, choosing from a wide variety of graphs and charts
to determine whether a call taker requires more training,
qualifies for a promotion, or is in line for termination.
Determine whether any process of the 911 communications
center or remote dispatch point requires modification
or change. Gain unprecedented insight into the productivity
and service levels of your center, quality of service
to the public, and the effectiveness of training programs.
The reports and graphs can be saved, printed or exported
to standard file types for delivering feedback to call
takers or other purposes.
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Conveniently and efficiently access interaction recordings, evaluation forms, and reports via a centralized Web Portal, customizable for each user based on roles and responsibilities.
Analyze your Quality feedback and
trends using comprehensive reports
- Visualize data in dynamic, easy to understand
heat maps, charts, and reports that allow
for easy navigation through layers of information.
Customize your dispatch quality assurance
software interface for instant access to the
most important charts.
Drive ongoing quality improvements – provide prompt, personalized feedback by providing exported evaluations with related communication recording for review, or by using Web-based scorecards and employee desktop tickers that link to additional information.
Establish a Foundation for Improvement with Focused, Efficient Training
Improve staff productivity, morale, and retention with targeted training that focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of each call taker and dispatcher, uncovered through quality evaluation. Periodic, personalized training improves staff productivity and maximizes their success. In the emergency dispatch center this means that as calls are handled more effectively and efficiently, time savings can be applied to save more lives.
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VPI TRAINING provides for automated, personalized, electronic training assignments and delivery, in order to maximize each call taker’s potential.
Leverage VPI CAPTURE PRO™ to automatically collect and append valuable CAD data, including incident number and incident type, from call taker screens to call recordings, so that your call taker quality evaluation system can be focused on specific types of incidents, based on their frequency, categorization, outcomes, or other objectives. Most appropriate training modules can be associated with evaluation forms that focus on different types of incidents for the most focused staff training and coaching.
The VPI EMPOWER 911 suite can be implemented rapidly and cost-effectively to record and automatically and assess a vast number of interactions and quickly identify the critically important ones that should be listened to, evaluated and coached on.