AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program

The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program provides a pathway for providers of long term and post-acute care services to journey towards performance excellence. The program is based on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program.

​Member centers may apply for three progressive levels of awards. Each level has its own distinct rigors and requirements for quality and performance excellence:

Level 1: Bronze Award – Commitment to QualityBronze Quality Award copy

The goal of this award level is to provide applicants with the tools and resources they need to achieve performance improvement.

Level 2: Silver Award – Achievement in QualitySilver Quality Award copy

At this level, applicants continue to learn and develop effective approaches that help improve performance and health care outcomes.

Level 3: Gold Award – Excellence in QualityGold Quality Award copy

At this level, applicants must show superior performance in areas of the criteria including leadership, strategic planning, and customer and staff satisfaction.

​Applications are judged by trained Examiners who provide feedback on opportunities for improvement to support continuous learning.

To learn more or to apply for the AHCA/NCAL National Award Program please visit the program website HERE.

CONGRATULATIONS

to this year’s National Quality Award Recipients!

See the list here!