| TIP 4 - Don’t Leave Workforce Engagement Out Of Your Strategy | https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/TIP-4---Don’t-Leave-Workforce-Engagement-Out-Of-Your-Strategy.aspx | TIP 4 - Don’t Leave Workforce Engagement Out Of Your Strategy | | | | | 9/27/2022 4:00:00 AM | | <p></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>TIP 4 - Don't Leave Workforce Engagement Out Of Your Strategy.</strong></p><p>The fourth tip in the "<a href="/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/Seven-Tips-for-Performance-Improvement-Throughout-September.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">7 Tips for Perform ance Improvement</a>" series, where you will be practicing Baldrige in no time is, Don't leave workforce engagement out of your strategy. If you don't include your workforce in setting strategy, you'll have a harder time engaging them in implementing it. Workforce engagement directly affects organization profitability.</p><p>Learn more by working on your AHCA/NCAL 2023 National Quality Award application available at <a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/default.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">ahcancal.org/QualityAward</a> .</p><p>Based on the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program helps you to evaluate your organization's strengths and opportunities, identify critical areas for improvement, and implement a plan to be stronger and more resilient than ever before. <br></p><p></p> | | |
| Job Quality Toolkit | https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/Job-Quality-Toolkit-.aspx | Job Quality Toolkit | | | | | 9/27/2022 4:00:00 AM | | <p></p><p>The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched the <a href="https://www.commerce.gov/work-us/job-quality-toolkit" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Job Quality Toolkit</a>, which provides strategies and actions to help organizations recruit and retain a high-performing workforce. The toolkit is based in the Baldrige Excellence Framework and highlights eight drivers of high-quality jobs.</p><ol><li>Recruitment and hiring </li><li>Benefits </li><li>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility </li><li>Empowerment & Representation</li><li>Job Security & Working Conditions</li><li>Organizational Culture </li><li>Pay </li><li>Skills & Career Advancement</li></ol><p>The toolkit providers strategies for each of these eight drivers that serve as actionable steps that organization can take to recruit and retain staff. </p><p>Providers interested in the Baldrige Excellence Framework should consider participating in the <a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/default.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Quality Award Program</a> which is based on the framework. The 2023 Quality Award cycle is currently open, and providers are encouraged to apply. Quality Award recipients report increased teamwork and employee engagement and reduced turnover. <br></p><p></p> | | |
| 3 Ways to Get Involved with the Quality Award Program | https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/3-Ways-to-Get-Involved-with-the-Quality-Award-Program--.aspx | 3 Ways to Get Involved with the Quality Award Program | | | | | 9/27/2022 4:00:00 AM | | <p></p><p>Ever wondered about getting involved in the Quality Award Program? Here is what other providers have to say about their experience. <br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.providermagazine.com/Digital/LED-Talks/Pages/LED-Talks-Maryruth-Butler.aspx?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=atodd%40ahca.org&utm_content=ahcap-2022-07-12&utm_campaign=Provider%20News%20Alert:%20How%20Small%20Improvements%20Add%20Up%20to%20Big%20Changes" data-feathr-click-track="true">How Small Improvements Add Up to Big Changes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.providermagazine.com/Digital/ProviderTV/Pages/The-Bright-Future-of-Long-Term-Care-with-Mike-Hensley.aspx?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=atodd%40ahca.org&utm_content=ahcap-2022-06-30&utm_campaign=Provider%20News%20Alert:%20The%20Bright%20Future%20of%20Long%20Term%20Care%20with%20Mike%20Hensley" data-feathr-click-track="true">The Bright Future of Long-Term Care with Mike Hensley</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mcknights.com/resources/newsmakers-podcasts/south-davis-wins-and-learns/" data-feathr-click-track="true">South Davis Specialty Care wins and learns</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mcknights.com/resources/newsmakers-podcasts/a-two-time-quality-award-winner-shares-strategies-for-perpetual-success/" data-feathr-click-track="true">A two-time Quality Award winner shares strategies for perpetual success</a></li></ul><p></p><p>Ready to engage? </p><p>Below are three ways in which you can get involved with and show your support of the Quality Award Program. </p><ul><li><strong>National Quality Award Intent to Apply - November 15</strong>: Applicants who submit an Intent to Apply will save money on their overall application fee. No paperwork or application is needed. You can access help documents for the Quality Award Portal <a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/Help-Documents.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true">here</a>. Submit your ITA payment by logging in to the <a href="https://ahcancal.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Quality Award Portal</a>. </li><li><strong>Examiner Application - November 10</strong>: One of the best ways to understand the demands of the criteria is to serve as an Examiner. The Quality Award Program is looking for individuals interested in learning more about quality improvement and performance excellence to serve as Examiners. Benefits of volunteering with the program include in-person and online training on the Baldrige Performance Excellence Criteria, CEUs, opportunities for professional development, and networking with other industry professionals. Click <a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/Examiners.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more. </li><li><strong>Quality Award Board Nominations – November 10:</strong> The Quality Award Board is seeking self-nominations for their upcoming election process. The 12-member board has oversight over key functions and the strategic direction of the program. For more information, please visit the <a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/National-Quality-Award-Board-of-Overseers.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">board website</a>. </li></ul><p> <br>For questions, please contact us at <a href="mailto:qualityaward@ahca.org" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">qualityaward@ahca.org</a>. </p><p> </p><p><br></p> | | |
| 2023 National Quality Award Intent to Apply Is Open | https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/2023-National-Quality-Award-Intent-to-Apply-Is-Open.aspx | 2023 National Quality Award Intent to Apply Is Open | | | | | 9/20/2022 4:00:00 AM | | <div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"><strong>AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Intent to Apply is Open.</strong></span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Submit your ITA in the Quality Award Portal <strong>between September 15 and November 15</strong> to receive an automatic discount on the overall application fee when you submit your 2023 application. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">We encourage applicants who plan to apply for a Quality Award to submit an ITA by logging into the Quality Award Portal before the deadline on November 15, 2022. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Applying for a National Quality Award provides a framework that can be used to prepare for and make critical improvements, and serves as a team building activity to engage staff across all levels.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"><br></span></div><div></div><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;color:gray;"><a href="https://ahcancal.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp?cm_ven=ExactTarget&cm_cat=AHCA+NCAL+Quality+Today+Award+Intent+to+Apply+is+Open+-+20220914_164956&cm_pla=Marks+Memos+2022+List&cm_ite=https://ahcancal.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp&cm_lm=1133328106&cm_ainfo=&&&&&" target="_blank" data-feathr-click-track="true"><span style="color:white;border:1pt solid #65afd4;padding:8pt;background:#65afd4;">SUBMIT YOUR INTENT TO
APPLY</span></a></span><br></div><div style="text-align:left;"><strong><br></strong></div><div style="text-align:left;"><strong><br></strong></div><div style="text-align:left;"><strong>Looking for other ways to get involved?</strong><br></div><div style="text-align:left;">Consider becoming an Examiner for the 2023 program cycle or a member of the Quality Award Board . Examiners play a significant role in reviewing Quality Award applications and impacting quality improvement in organizations across the country. The Board provides essential oversight and guidance.<br></div><div style="text-align:center;"><div><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;color:gray;"><a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/default.aspx?cm_ven=ExactTarget&cm_cat=2022+Silver+Quality+Awards+Announced&cm_pla=Marks+Memos+2022+List&cm_ite=https%3a//www.ahcancal.org/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/default.aspx&cm_lm=1133328106&cm_ainfo=&&&&&" target="_blank" data-feathr-click-track="true"><span style="color:white;border:1pt solid #65afd4;padding:8pt;background:#65afd4;">LEARN MORE</span></a></span><br></div><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div><div style="text-align:left;"><strong>Key Dates to Know</strong></div><div style="text-align:left;"><ul><li>September 15 - Portal opens for application and ITA submissions</li><li>October 9-12 – AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo and 2022 Quality Award Ceremony</li><li>November 15 – ITA deadline</li><li>January 26, 2023 – Application deadline<br></li></ul></div><div><br><span style="color:#015796;font-family:inherit;font-size:24pt;font-weight:600;">Have Questions?</span><br></div><p>If you have any questions, contact us at <a href="mailto:qualityaward@ahca.org?subject=" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">qualityaward@ahca.org</a>.<br></p><br></div><br></div><img alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><span style="font-size:11pt;"></span><br></div> | | |