Please join me in congratulating the thirty-one 2011 Silver Quality Award recipients and thank them for going the extra mile and doing the right things for the right reasons!  Promoting the long-term care industry at a community level is always challenging and in addition to recognizing the efforts of long-term care providers, the Quality Awards are also a positive community relations opportunity.   Is it time for your facility to consider taking on the Quality Award Challenge?  Please refer to www.AHCA.org for more information and remember, the HealthCap Risk Management consultants are available to assist you as you begin your journey!  

“AHCA/NCAL is excited to announce that 31 facilities have been awarded a 2011 Silver – Achievement in Quality award. The Silver Quality Award is a significant step in the quality journey. Recipients provide an extensive assessment of their systematic approaches, performance measures and sustainable organizational and process results. These awardees join the more than 440 facilities that will receive the Bronze – Commitment to Quality award.

The 2011 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award recipients will be recognized on Wednesday, September 21, during the Closing General Session of the AHCA/NCAL 62nd Annual Convention & Expo in Las Vegas, NV. AHCA/NCAL also will host the second annual National Quality Award Recipient Reception on Tuesday, September 20. This event, open to all attendees, will honor the 2011 recipients and provide attendees a networking opportunity.