The process of applying for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award will produce benefits beyond obtaining an award itself. Find out how the award program’s performance improvement...
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The process of applying for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award will produce benefits beyond obtaining an award itself. Find out how the award program’s performance...
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Tonight is the deadline! If you have not applied for a 2024 National Quality Award, there is still a little time left. All Bronze, Silver,...
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Seize the opportunity: Apply for a 2024 National Quality Award before next week’s deadline! Watch this video from AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson urging...
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The deadline to submit a 2024 National Quality Award application is fast approaching on January 25 at 8:00 pm. Watch this short video from NCAL...
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There is still time to write and submit a Bronze Quality Award application before the January 25 deadline! To help you with your application, the...
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There is still time to write and submit a Bronze Quality Award application before the January deadline. The National Quality Award team is hosting a...
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There is still time to write and submit a Bronze Quality Award application before the January deadline. The National Quality Award team is hosting a...
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The quality difference: The National Quality Award Program recognizes and celebrates the tireless efforts of long term care providers who commit to a journey of...
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Show your commitment to quality: One of the most powerful ways to highlight your commitment to providing the highest standard of care for residents is by...
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Show your commitment to quality: One of the most powerful ways to highlight your commitment to providing the highest standard of care for residents is...
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With just two weeks remaining, the deadline to submit an Intent to Apply for the 2024 National Quality Award year is fast approaching. Applying for a National Quality...
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Now is the time for current AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award recipients and qualified providers to submit an intent to apply for the 2024 award cycle...
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What’s happening: The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is accepting Intent to Apply (ITA) submissions from eligible members. From now to November 15, members who...
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Have you ever wondered about getting involved in the National Quality Award Program? Here are two ways you can get involved and show your support...
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Get a jump start on your 2024 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application by attending the Bronze or Silver workshop in October. VHCA-VCAL is hosting these day-long...
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Did you know? NCAL worked with Brown University to conduct an analysis of Silver and Gold National Quality Award winners compared with those who are...
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Get a jump start on your 2024 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application by attending the Bronze or Silver workshop in October. VHCA-VCAL is hosting these day-long...
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Get a jump start on your 2024 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application by attending the Bronze or Silver workshop in October. VHCA-VCAL is hosting these...
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Did you know that organizations that apply for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award see performance improvement, leadership growth, superior outcomes, team engagement, and more? To...
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The Intent to Apply window is open for the 2024 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards cycle. That makes this the perfect time to begin thinking about...
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What’s happening: AHCA/NCAL has announced that the first 100 Intent to Apply (ITA) applications for the 2024 National Quality Awards will be entered in a giveaway...
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What’s happening: AHCA/NCAL has announced that the first 100 Intent to Apply (ITA) applications for the 2024 National Quality Awards will be entered in a...
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Join us for the Quality Award Workshops: Understanding the Award Criteria & Writing a Successful Application in October. These sessions will focus on the Bronze-Commitment...
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Get started today: The AHCA/NCAL Quality Award team is excited to announce that 2024 Bronze, Silver, and Gold applications and criteria videos are now available! Please...
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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...
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Congratulations go to three VHCA-VCAL members who earned a 2023 Silver National Quality Award. Nationwide this year, 63 skilled nursing care centers, eight assisted living...
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AHCA/NCAL encourages all members to consider joining or continuing your quality care journey through the National Quality Award program in 2024. Save these dates: Plan...
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Congratulations go to the nine VHCA-VCAL members who earned a 2023 Bronze National Quality Award. Nationwide this year, 277 skilled nursing care centers, 57 assisted...
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Next week VHCA-VCAL is hosting a free, members-only webinar to help you learn how participating in the process to apply for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality...
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Be sure to sign up for VHCA-VCAL’s free webinar on May 18 to help you learn how participating in the process to apply for an...
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Mark your calendars and register for VHCA-VCAL’s spring events! These programs will: help you with survey prep; explain how applying for an AHCA/NCAL Quality Award...
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This free, members-only webinar hosted by VHCA-VCAL on May 18 will discuss how participating in the process to apply for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award...
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This free, members-only webinar on May 18 will discuss how participating in the process to apply for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award will produce benefits...
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Just announced: Join us for this live, one-hour webinar on May 18 discussing how participating in the process to apply for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality...
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Quality improvement leads to better resident and staff outcomes. Yet, improvement can be challenging if you don’t have the right systems and processes set up....
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Have you finalized and submitted your 2023 National Quality Award application? If not, be sure to do so before the deadline at 8:00 pm ET on...
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AHCA/NCAL is excited to share that the 2023 National Quality Award year is off to an amazing start. AHCA President and CEO Mark Parkinson and NCAL Executive...
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[caption id="attachment_167882" align="alignright" width="407"] Susan O’Malley, administrator at Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. and Barbara Jackson-Ingram, administrator at The Chesapeake celebrate receiving their 2022 National Quality...
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Ever wondered about getting involved in the Quality Award Program? Here are three ways to get involved with and show your support for the program....
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Ever wondered about getting involved in the Quality Award Program? Here are three ways to get involved with and show your support for the Quality...
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Submit your Intent to Apply (ITA) in the Quality Award Portal between September 15 and November 15. Applying for a National Quality Award provides a framework...
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Watch this video featuring Tammy Kelly, director of RAI and clinical reimbursement at CCR Inc. She shares why she is a huge proponent of the...
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Six VHCA-VCAL were among the 180 recipients of the AHCA/NCAL 2022 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award. Join us in congratulating these members for this accomplishment!...
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The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is excited to announce that the 2023 application year is now open. For the first time, application packets are...
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The 2022 National Quality Award application deadline is quickly approaching. If applicants have not done so already, Quality Award staff encourage providers to download and review the...
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The 2022 National Quality Award application deadline is quickly approaching. If applicants have not done so already, Quality Award staff encourage providers to download and...
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The National Quality Award Program team will be available to help applicants submit their application and payment from 9:00 am - 10:00 am and 4:00 pm- 5:00 every day...
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Calling all eligible Bronze Quality Award applicants! The National Quality Award Program team is pleased to host a full day virtual Bronze workshop to help interested...
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Keep working on your Bronze, Silver or Gold application for a 2022 National Quality Award in the online portal and plan to submit it before the deadline...
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The National Quality Award application deadline is quickly approaching. If applicants have not done so already, Quality Award staff encourage providers to download and review...
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As a friendly reminder, the Intent to Apply (ITA) deadline for the National Quality Awards is November 11, 2021. Do not forget to submit your...
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The deadline to submit your Intent to Apply (ITA) for a 2022 National Quality Award is coming up! We encourage applicants who plan to apply...
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The 2022 National Quality Award intent to apply (ITA) is now open! We encourage applicants who plan to apply for a Quality Award to submit...
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The 2022 National Quality Award intent to apply (ITA) is now open! We encourage applicants who plan to apply for a Quality Award to submit an...
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[caption id="attachment_109767" align="alignright" width="355"] Left to right: Tammy Kelly & Wendy Walter[/caption] Wendy Walter and Tammy Kelly with CCR, who have served as AHCA/NCAL National...
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[caption id="attachment_109767" align="alignright" width="376"] Left to right: Tammy Kelly & Wendy Walter[/caption] Wendy Walter and Tammy Kelly with CCR, who have served as AHCA/NCAL National...
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Not sure if applying for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award is right for your facility? Attend our Bronze or Silver workshops September 28-29 to learn...
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[caption id="attachment_109767" align="alignright" width="433"] Left to right: Tammy Kelly & Wendy Walter[/caption] Take the next step in your quality journey by learning more about the...
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The Quality Award Board of Overseers has approved an automatic one-year extension for recipients in their third year of renewal. This extension is to support members...
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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...
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Augusta Nursing & Rehab Center has earned a 2021 Silver-Achievement in Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL. Nationwide, 64 facilities earned this distinction. The Silver Award is...
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Seven VHCA-VCAL members join the ranks of the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award recipients, earning the first level of distinction, a Bronze – Commitment to Quality...
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Remember to submit your application and payment in the Quality Award Portal before 8 pm on January 28, 2021. Don't wait to avoid delays. Submit Applications...
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Remember to submit your application and payment in the Quality Award Portal before 8 pm on January 28, 2021. Don't wait to avoid delays. Submit Applications...
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The deadline to submit an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application is quickly approaching! Applying for a National Quality Award is about more than just the award. The process of applying...
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2021 Bronze, Silver, and Gold Quality Award applicants are encouraged to access free resources to help with a smooth writing and submission process. The Criteria Series are...
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The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program has created free resources to help 2021 Bronze, Silver and Gold Award applicants. Members are encouraged to access The...
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If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program, this is your opportunity to complete the Bronze Award application from beginning to...
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The deadline to submit your Intent to Apply (ITA) for a 2021 National Quality Award is November 12 by 8:00 pm. While not mandatory, applicants who submit an...
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The 2021 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program year has started and applications are available on the Quality Award website. We hope you will consider applying...
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The 2021 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program year has started and applications are available on the Quality Award website. We hope you will consider applying...
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The 2021 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program year has started and applications are available on the Quality Award website. We hope you will consider applying...
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If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program, this two-part workshop on November 17-18 is your opportunity to complete the...
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Loudoun Now reports Heritage Hall - Leesburg earned a Silver – Achievement in Quality Award, just one year after earning the Bronze designation. Administrator Mary...
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The National Quality Award portal is now open, and accepting Intent to Apply submissions for the 2021 program year. We hope you’ll consider applying for this important...
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Application packets for the 2021 National Quality Award Program are now available online. The Quality Award portal opens September 17, 2020 when applicants can begin...
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Congratulations to the VHCA-VCAL members earning 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards for their dedication to quality care! Thirteen centers earned the Bronze—Commitment to Quality designation...
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The deadline to apply for the 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is quickly approaching. You must submit your application and payment by 8:00 pm ET...
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We hope you will begin or continue your pursuit of providing the best quality care and services to your residents and patients by participating in...
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The deadline to apply for the 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is only three weeks away. You must submit your application and payment by 8:00...
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224 VHCA-VCAL members have achieved progress in meeting the national AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative goals. The group of achievers in Virginia includes 220 nursing facitlies that...
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The deadline to apply for the 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is quickly approaching. You must submit your application and payment by 8:00 pm ET...
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The AHCA/NCAL recognized four Virginia assisted living communities for their achievements through its Quality Initiative Recognition Program, which honors member facilities for their individual work...
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The deadline to apply for the 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is quickly approaching. You must submit your application and payment by 8:00 pm ET...
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Today, November 21, 2019 is the deadline to submit your Intent to Apply (ITA) for the 2020 AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards as well as the deadline...
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The deadline to submit your data for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative Recognition Program is tomorrow, November 21. The program honors members that have achieved one...
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Space is limited in the upcoming Writing a Winning Quality Award Application Workshop on December 4. It’s the perfect time to get a head start...
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Save on your Quality Award application today! The Intent to Apply (ITA) for the 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award cycle closes this Thursday, November 21...
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Don't miss the opportunity to save on your Quality Award application fee for 2020! The Intent to Apply (ITA) deadline is coming up next week...
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We encourage you to submit your Intent to Apply (ITA) payment for the 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application cycle today! While not mandatory, applicants...
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There is still time for you to take advantage of the free Quality Award Bronze and Silver Criteria Workshops on October 29. These workshops are...
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Have you earned a National Quality Award in the last three years? Or maybe you’ve never applied for one. Sign up for our free Quality...
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Each year more and more assisted living communities are distinguishing themselves by wining an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award, including 28 ALFs in Virginia. Don’t miss...
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Are you still on the fence about applying for the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards or do you need some help developing a successful application? This...
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The Intent to Apply (ITA) for the 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application cycle is now open in the Quality Award Portal. Why should I...
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AHCA/NCAL is seeking Senior and Master Examiners to evaluate 2020 Silver and Gold National Quality Award applications. Being an examiner can help you make an...
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Look no further than the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program! Applications for the 2020 program cycle are available online. Participating in the Quality Award Program has...
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Become the best in quality and get ready for the 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program cycle! It’s just around the corner – applications and the criteria...
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Become the best in quality and get ready for the 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program cycle! It’s just around the corner – applications and the criteria...
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In announcing the 2019 Silver - Achievement in Quality Award winners, AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson said, “Despite all of the challenges we face...
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Fifteen new members join the ranks of the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award winners earning their Bronze-Commitment to Quality Awards for their dedication to quality care. VHCA-VCAL...
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The 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program cycle is just around the corner – application packets will be available August 1, 2019. It’s never too early to begin...
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This year, we’ve heard more than ever across the U.S. how the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program has made a true difference within not only...
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The 2019 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application deadline is next week—January 31. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be recognized for your commitment to...
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Did you know that recipients of an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award perform consistently better than the rest of the nation in key areas of quality...
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Save the date for the first-ever Bronze Early Submission Day on January 14! Join the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award staff for a step-by-step, how-to on submitting...
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In a competitive and ever-changing market, providers must identify ways to stay a step ahead and stand out to potential customers and referral sources. The...
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Did you know that recipients of an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award perform consistently better than the rest of the nation in key areas of quality...
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Did you know that Quality Award recipients perform consistently better than the rest of the nation in key areas of quality care? Get started with...
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A great way to learn more about the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program is to serve as an Examiner. Each year, AHCA/NCAL selects Senior and...
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One of the best ways to understand the demands of the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award criteria is to serve as an Examiner. The Quality Award...
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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to save on your 2019 National Quality Award application fee and get access to extra educational resources. While not...
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The deadline to submit your Intent to Apply for the 2019 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application cycle less than a month away. Take the first step to continue...
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In this competitive and ever-changing market, assisted living providers must identify ways to stay a step ahead and stand out to potential customers and referral...
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Before you begin your 2019 National Quality Award applications, watch the Criteria series for each award level—Bronze, Silver and Gold—available on ahcancalED! All three Criteria series...
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Not only do AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award winners have better outcomes than the national averages on the key quality performance measures, did you also know...
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Join the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Team on September 11, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm for a live webinar covering the basics of the brand-new Quality Award Portal!...
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Did you hear the news that this year two free-standing assisted living communities earned Gold-Excellence in Quality Awards? Maine Veterans Home – Machias and Sunrise...
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Now that the 2019 National Quality Award Applications have been released, be sure to watch the Criteria series for each award level—Bronze, Silver and Gold—available on ahcancalED!...
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The AHCA/NCAL Quality Award team is excited to announce that the brand-new National Quality Award Portal is live! The Portal allows applicants to: Review the 2019 Quality...
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Are you still on the fence about applying for a National Quality Award? AHCA/NCAL research demonstrates that Silver and Gold recipients have superior performance in...
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We’re proud of the fact that 69 VHCA-VCAL members are active winners of an AHCA-NCAL National Quality Award. Have you been thinking about applying, but...
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Riverside Convalescent Center - Mathews has earned the 2018 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for...
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Three of Virginia’s newest 2018 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award winners are assisted living communities. They join a growing list of providers saluted for...
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Four new members join the ranks of the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award winners earning their Bronze-Commitment to Quality Awards for their dedication to quality care. ...
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It’s time to submit your Quality Award Application! The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, based on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige Performance...
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Submissions for the 2018 National Quality Award Program are now being accepted online! Application packets are available on the Bronze, Silver and Gold award web...
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The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program has a recertification policy that requires applicants to apply to the next award level within three years of achieving...
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[caption id="attachment_88275" align="alignright" width="300"] Quality Initiative Recognition Program[/caption] The National Assisted Living Association (NCAL) has recognized three Virginia assisted living communities through its Quality Initiative...
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It takes dedication and commitment to deliver high-quality care. The journey to quality improvement is no different. Continue on this path and apply for a 2018...
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The Daily Press has run a profile of Atlantic Shores Retirement Community highlighting Harbourway Assisted Living and Memory Care for its 2017 Bronze Commitment to...
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[caption id="attachment_88275" align="alignright" width="300"] Quality Initiative Recognition Program[/caption] Today AHCA/NCAL recognized more than 1,575 skilled nursing care centers and assisted living communities nationwide through the...
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Provider Magazine profiled the 2017 Gold Quality Award winners, including Inova Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ILNRC). Assistant Administrator Pamela Janney remarked on their quality...
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The deadline to submit your Intent to Apply for the 2018 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application cycle is just one week away! Submit the Intent to Apply payment by November...
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The deadline to submit your Intent to Apply for the 2018 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application cycle is just one month away! If your center...
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The deadline to submit your Intent to Apply for the 2018 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application cycle is just one month away! If your center...
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Submit your Intent to Apply for the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program! The 2018 Intent to Apply payment process is now available to applicants on...
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Inova Loudoun Health and Rehabilitation Center is Virginia’s first ever winner of the Gold – Excellence in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association...
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More and more Virginia ALFs are being recognized by the AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards program each year, including 46 centers in 2016 and 2017. The Intent...
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VHCA-VCAL member The Orchard is profiled in the Rappahannock Record for earning a 2017 Silver-Achievement in Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL, as well as recently attaining...
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Six VHCA-VCAL members earned the 2017 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). Congratulations to...
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Seven VHCA-VCAL members join the growing list of long term care providers recognized with a 2017 Bronze - Commitment to Quality Award by AHCA/NCAL for...
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Thursday, January 26, is the application deadline for the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. Applications and payments must be submitted using the online application and...
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The application deadline for the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program for all award levels is January 26, 2017. Applications and payments must be submitted using...
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The application portal for the 2017 Quality Award Program cycle is now open. The application deadline for Bronze, Silver and Gold is January 26, 2017...
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Is your center planning to apply for a 2017 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award? If so, be sure to submit your intent to apply before the November 17 deadline...
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VHCA-VCAL will host workshops on November 3 and November 4 to help you understand more about the Silver and Bronze National Quality Awards and how...
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VHCA-VCAL will host workshops on November 3 and November 4 to help you understand more about the Silver and Bronze National Quality Awards and how...
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As part of the AHCA/NCAL Convention in Nashville this week, the 2016 National Quality Award Winners were recognized at a special ceremony. Virginia members led...
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VHCA-VCAL will host workshops on November 3 and November 4 to help you understand more about the Silver and Bronze National Quality Awards and how...
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VHCA-VCAL will host workshops on November 3 and November 4 to help you understand more about the Silver and Bronze National Quality Awards and how...
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VHCA-VCAL will host two seminars on November 3 and November 4 to help you understand more about the Silver and Bronze National Quality Awards and...
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In 2014, the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program implemented a recertification policy that impacts ALL current and previous recipients. Under this policy, Bronze and Silver Quality...
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The National Quality Award application packets for the 2017 year are now available on the Bronze, Silver and Gold Quality Award website pages. In addition...
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Application packets are now available for the 2017 National Quality Awards Program. In addition, the 2017 program calendar and submission checklist have been posted to...
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Are you looking for information on the best practices for achieving staff stability? Do you need advice about how to recruit the best team as...
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