| 2023 Intent to Apply Deadline Next Week - November 15 | https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/2023-Intent-to-Apply-Deadline-Next-Week-.aspx | 2023 Intent to Apply Deadline Next Week - November 15 | | | | | 11/7/2022 5:00:00 AM | | Next Tuesday, November 15, is the Intent to Apply (ITA) deadline for the 2023 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. This deadline is the first major milestone in the Quality Award journey. <br><br>AHCA/NCAL encourage members across the country to begin or continue their Quality Award journey this year.<br><br><strong>All ITA submissions are due by 8pm ET on November 15 in the Quality Award Portal</strong>. The ITA submission takes only a few minutes to complete!<br><br>Information about how to submit an Intent to Apply, resources to support the application process, and more can be found online at the <a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/default.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Quality Award website.</a><div><br><div style="text-align:center;text-decoration:underline;"><a href="https://ahcancal.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank"><strong>SUBMIT YOUR 2023 INTENT </strong><strong>TO APPLY</strong></a><br></div><br> Are you looking for other opportunities to participate in the program? <br><br><ul><li><strong>Volunteer as an Examiner – Deadline to join is by 8pm ET on Thursday, November 10</strong>: One of the best ways to understand the demands of the criteria is to serve as an Examiner. The program is looking for individuals interested in learning more about quality improvement and performance excellence to serve as Examiners. <a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/Examiners.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true">Learn more.</a></li><li><strong>Join the Quality Award Board - Deadline to join is by 8pm ET on Thursday, November 10</strong>: The 12-member board has oversight over key functions and the strategic direction of the program. Learn more and nominate yourself or someone you know at the <a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/National-Quality-Award-Board-of-Overseers.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true">board website</a>. </li></ul><br></div> | | |
| Quality Award Recipients Outperform Competitors | https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/Quality-Award-Recipients-Outperform-Competitors.aspx | Quality Award Recipients Outperform Competitors | | | | | 11/1/2022 4:00:00 AM | | <p><span style="font-size:11pt;">The AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program offers numerous benefits and advantages to centers who participate in the three-level award journey, but no impact is as telling as the statistics themselves. </span></p><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">To date, the Quality Award program has honored more than 2,146 Bronze, 746 Silver, and 49 Gold award recipients since the program’s inception in 1996. In that time, AHCA/NCAL has had the opportunity to look closely at the true impact of the program on the centers that participate. </span><br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">The results contain statistics that prove the ROI of the program: by taking the time to complete the paperwork, make the commitment to the Quality Award journey, and implement systematic changes in quality care, centers are improving in national measures. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">For example: <br></span><br></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;">73% of Quality Award recipients earned 3-5 Stars in Survey, compared to 55% of the national average </span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;">63% of Quality Award recipients earned 3-5 Stars in Staffing, compared to 49% of the national average </span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;">87% of Quality Award recipients earned 3-5 Stars in Quality Metrics, compared to 80% of the national average </span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">In addition to changing their Five Star ratings, AHCA/NCAL Quality Award recipients can demonstrate strength in more specific ways, too. Quality Award recipients, compared to the national average, outperform non-award recipients by: <br></span><br></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;">1% in the occurrence of pressure ulcers </span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;">5% in the occurrence of urinary tract infections </span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;">2% in the prevention and measure of falls </span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;">10% in the measure of off-label use of antipsychotics </span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"><strong>Commit to the Journey (and Save Money!): ITA Deadline is November 15 </strong></span><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">The time to begin your AHCA/NCAL Quality Award journey is NOW! The Intent-to-Apply deadline is November 15. We encourage applica</span><span style="font-size:11pt;">nts who plan to apply for a Quality Award to submit an ITA by logging into the <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=&&&&&" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Quality Award Portal</a> before the deadline on November 15, 2022. </span><br></div><div> </div><div>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. <br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">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" target="_blank">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>. </span><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"><strong>Questions about the National Quality Award Program? <br></strong></span><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">The Quality Award team has created a number of resources to help applicants along the way. There are roadmaps available for <a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Documents/Bronze/Bronze%20Roadmap.pdf" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Bronze</a>, <a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Documents/Silver/Silver%20Roadmap.pdf" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Silver</a>, and <a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Documents/Gold/Gold%20Roadmap.pdf" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Gold </a>awards, plus many other downloads. All resources are available on the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award <a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/default.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank"><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-4">web page</span></a>. While you’re online, be sure to check out the ongoing series with the Top 10 Tips for applying for the Quality Award program. The first seven tips are available below, and more tips are to come before the November 15 deadline! <br></span><br></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/TIP-1-Make-Your-Mission-Matter.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Tip 1: Make Your Mission Matter </a></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/Tip-2-Listen,-Engage,-and-Value-Your-People.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Tip 2: Listen, Engage, and Value Your People </a></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/Tip-3-Building-Customer-Relationships.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Tip 3: Build Customer Relationships </a></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/TIP-4---Don’t-Leave-Workforce-Engagement-Out-Of-Your-Strategy.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Tip 4: Don’t Leave Workforce Engagement Out of Your Strategy </a> </span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/TIP-5---Organizational-Learning.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Tip 5: Organizational Learning </a> </span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/TIP-6---Benchmarking.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Tip 6: Benchmarking </a> </span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/TIP-7---All-Work-Is-A-Process.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">Tip 7: All Work is a Process</a> </span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">If you would like to speak directly with a member of the Quality Awards team, please email <a href="mailto:qualityawards@ahca.org" data-feathr-click-track="true" target="_blank">qualityawards@ahca.org</a> and we will be in touch! </span><br></div> | The AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program offers numerous benefits and advantages to centers who participate in the three-level award journey, but no impact is as telling as the statistics themselves. | |
| TIP 7 - All Work Is A Process | https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/TIP-7---All-Work-Is-A-Process.aspx | TIP 7 - All Work Is A Process | | | | | 10/17/2022 4:00:00 AM | | <strong>The final tip in the "</strong><a href="/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/Seven-Tips-for-Performance-Improvement-Throughout-September.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true"><strong>7 Tips for Performance Improvement</strong></a><strong>" series is that all work is a process. </strong><div><br></div><div>A process is a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end. Anything can be considered a process, from planning a wedding to conducting heart surgery. And don't forget to measure. A process can't be understood or improved if you are not measuring. For example, how many thank you notes are you buying vs how many are you using?<br><br><a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/default.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true"><strong>Learn</strong></a><strong> more about the importance of the process and measuring by working on your 2023 National Quality Award application. Don't forget to </strong><a href="https://ahcancal.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp" data-feathr-click-track="true"><strong>submit your 2023 intent to apply by 8pm ET November 15, 2022</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br><br>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><br><br><br><br><br></div> | | |
| TIP 6 - Benchmarking | https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/TIP-6---Benchmarking.aspx | TIP 6 - Benchmarking | | | | | 10/14/2022 4:00:00 AM | | <strong>The sixth tip in the "</strong><a href="/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/Seven-Tips-for-Performance-Improvement-Throughout-September.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true"><strong>7 Tips for Performance Improvement</strong></a><strong>" series is benchmarking.</strong> <br><br>Compare yourself to the best to be the best. Benchmarks are processes and results that represent best practices and best performance for similar activities, inside or outside of your organization. Understanding world-class performance allows an organization to effectively set targets and stretch goals for performance excellence. Benchmarking makes results more relevant and provides leaders with actionable data to learn and grow the organization. <br> <br><a href="/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/default.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true"><strong>Learn</strong></a><strong> more about the importance of benchmarking by working on your 2023 National Quality Award application. Don't forget to </strong><a href="https://ahcancal.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp" data-feathr-click-track="true"><strong>submit your 2023 intent to apply by 8pm ET November 15, 2022</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br><br>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> <br><br><br><br><br> | | |