The National Quality Award Program is pleased to announce that the 2019 application packets are now available online. In addition, the 2019 program calendar and submission checklist have been posted to each award level page.
This is an opportunity to show residents, family members and the community-at-large your organization's commitment to continuous quality improvement, and to establish recognition on a national level. Get ready to begin your journey today!
Please visit the Bronze, Silver or Gold application pages to download application materials specific to your respective award level to learn how your center should begin preparing. New for 2019, is our Gold criteria series, which is already available on ahcancalED. The Bronze and Silver criteria series will be available next week on ahcancalED.
The Quality Award Program is also proud to introduce the Quality Award Portal, a new online application and payment portal. You may visit this portal starting now to get an early start on your application and submit your Intent-to-Apply.
As a reminder, all applicants should read the application packet in full before submitting an intent-to-apply payment.
**Important Dates to Remember**
November 8, 2018 - Intent to Apply Deadline
January 31, 2019 - Application Deadline
All deadlines are at 8 pm EST.
If you have any questions, please email qualityaward@ahca.org.