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. To help you understand the award criteria and get advice on how to write a successful application, sign up for VHCA-VCAL Bronze and Silver Training and Writing Workshops on September 28-29.

Get Started

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

Sign Up for the Workshops

• Bronze Quality Award Training and Writing Workshop
  September 28, 2021 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

• Silver Quality Award: Understanding the Criteria & Getting Started
  September 29, 2021 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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, 2021 – 2022 Quality Award Program year begins and applications available
• September 16, 2021 – Intent to Apply (ITA) opens and Examiner applications available
• September 28, 2021 – VHCA-VCAL Bronze Quality Award Training and Writing Workshop
• September 29, 2021 – VHCA-VCAL Silver Quality Award: Understanding the Criteria & Getting Started
• October 12, 2021 – Quality Award Ceremony and Celebration for 2021 award recipients
• November 11, 2021 – Intent to Apply deadline
• January 27, 2022 – Application deadline
• Summer 2022 – Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award notifications