Are you ready to elevate your long term care organization to new heights of excellence?

• The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program offers a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to quality.
• Your journey to excellence begins with a single step—submit your Intent to Apply for the 2025 National Quality Awards now!
• Then sign up for VHCA-VCAL’s free Quality Award Workshops on October 29-30, which will offer hands-on help writing your applications.

Achieving a Quality Award is a testament to your commitment to excellence and can serve as a powerful marketing tool to attract new residents and staff. Award recipients are celebrated at national conferences and featured in industry publications, enhancing their visibility and credibility. 

Fast Facts: Proven Benefits Along the Path: Award recipients outperform national averages in key quality metrics and see financial and operational advantages.

• For example, facilities with active Silver and Gold awards have: 
  • 8% lower hospital readmissions 
  • 12% reduction in off-label use of antipsychotics 
  • 8% fewer pressure ulcers 

• Active Silver and Gold award recipients also enjoy significant business advantages: 
  • Higher operating margins: Award-winning facilities have a 2.4% higher operating margin compared to the national average. 
  • Better occupancy rates: These facilities maintain a 79% occupancy rate, higher than the national average of 73%.