Keeping ahead of the competition and standing out to potential referral sources and customers is essential for assisted living (AL) providers if you want to remain competitive in an ever-changing market.

• The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program offers AL providers who are actively engaged in the program an advantage compared to their competition.  

How it works: The AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program not only provides external validation necessary to set yourself apart from others, but also walks you through an effective systems-based approach to continuous quality improvement efforts. 

Check out this recently updated webinar to learn about the commonly cited barriers that prevent AL communities from participating in the Quality Award Program as well as how to overcome them.

• It sets the stage straight on the perception versus the reality of the Quality Award Program including the benefits to your organization from participating.
• You will also learn about the plethora of resources that are available to help you succeed in your Quality Award journey. 

Continuous quality improvement is possible, and the Quality Award journey can help you get there.

• The AHCA/NCAL Quality Award team is excited to announce that 2024 Bronze, Silver, and Gold applications and criteria videos are now available! Visit the Quality Award website to access Bronze, Silver and Gold applications and roadmaps and the Quality Award Criteria Series. Each module is about 20 to 30 minutes in length and allows applicants to work at their own pace.

Get started today. Quality Award applications take more time than most people think. It involves writing and responding to each criterion, collecting data, reviewing, and finally submitting in the portal. 

• If you plan to apply for a 2024 award, maximize the time you have between now and August.

Take these initial steps to kick off the application year right!

• Save ALL key dates to the calendar available on the website.

• Connect or update your facility in the application Portal.
• Get registered or make updates in LTC Trend Tracker.
• Register on ahcancalED for access to free Criteria Series videos.
• Identify and gather your application team.
• Begin reviewing Bronze, Silver OR Gold Roadmaps  and watch Bronze, Silver or Gold Criteria series videos with your team.