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The 2022 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program Year Is Now Open Application Packets Are Available!

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August 6, 2021

AHCA/NCAL is excited to announce that the 2022 National Quality Award Program year is now open and application packets are available!



We encourage members to begin planning this month.

 

Get Started

  • New to the program? Take these steps.
  • Continuing your quality journey at the Silver and Gold Award levels? Take these steps.

Why Apply Now



This is the time to re-evaluate your organization's strengths and opportunities, identify critical areas for improvement, and implement a plan to be more resilient and successful than ever before.



The National Quality Award Program's rigorous three-level process (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) evaluates organizations' capabilities against nationally recognized standards for excellence. The program is one of the most comprehensive and cost-effective performance assessments available to providers.



The Value of Applying

  • An outside perspective
  • Learning from the feedback
  • Team building
  • Becoming stronger and more resilient
  • A focus on results
  • Recognition and pride
  • A commitment to the process leads to better occupancy rates and prepare providers to meet regulatory demands.

Key Dates to Know

  • August 2 – 2022 Quality Award Program year begins and applications available
  • September 16 – Intent to Apply (ITA) opens and Examiner applications available
  • October 12 – Quality Award Ceremony and Celebration
  • November 11 – ITA deadline
  • January 27, 2022 – Application deadline
  • Summer 2022 – Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award notifications

Have Questions? Email the National Quality Award team at qualityaward@ahca.org

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