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 Bronze, Silver or Gold AHCA NCAL National Quality Award!  The application window for the 2018 National Quality Award Program opens today. AHCA/NCAL offers a host of resources and advice to help you with the application process.

Upcoming Deadlines

• As a reminder, 2018 National Quality Award Program submissions for all applicants will be accepted online as of December 7.  
• All applications and payments must be submitted via the online portal between December 7 and February 1, 2018 at 8 p.m. EST. 
• Application packets are available on the Bronze, Silver and Gold Award pages.

Resources

AHCA/NCAL has provided a number of resources for applicants to utilize while writing their applications, including:

• New Applicant Overview Webinar    
• Bronze Criteria Series  
• Silver Criteria Series    
• Insights to Performance Excellence Publication

Application Tips

Below are some tips for submitting your application online: 

• SNF applicants will need their six-digit Federal/Medicare Provider Number to submit their application. NCAL applicants can write N/A for this field.
• Double check that the organization name is exactly the same for both fields. The organization name you submit will be the name printed on your award, if selected to be a recipient. If you have a parent company, please double check if there is specific way your center name should be written.
• Characters and spaces need to be exactly the same in order for a successful submission. Extra spaces may cause an error message.
• When your application is submitted successfully, applicants will receive confirmation of submission both on screen and through one automatic email. If the email is not received, contact Quality Award staff. 
• Payments must be made online via credit card. Checks are not accepted.

If you would like to review your center’s award history or have any questions, please email qualityaward@ahca.org.