2019 National Bronze Quality Award Application Workshop

2019 National Bronze Quality Award Application Workshop
If your organization has thought about participating in the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) National Quality Award Program, this is your opportunity to complete your Bronze application from beginning to end in one day.




  Did you know that 98.5% of organizations that participated in Care Providers of Minnesota’s previous workshop—and submitted an application—received a Bronze Quality Award? Now is the time for you to be part of this amazing statistic!
The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (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. The Bronze Award—Commitment to Quality is the first level in your quality journey. The goal of this award is to provide applicants with the tools and resources they need to achieve performance improvement. In this workshop, you will complete a Bronze Award application and learn how to use the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award program to support future Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) requirements (skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities) and current Quality Management requirements (home care).


Who should attend?
Skilled nursing facility/nursing facility, assisted living, and campus setting members. It is suggested (but not required) that two or more attendees from each organization attend the workshop. Ideal attendees:
  • Administrator/Manager
  • Director of Nursing/Home Health Services
  • Admissions Coordinator/Leasing or Sales Representative

Facilitator
Paul Grizzell Care Providers of Minnesota is delighted to once again partner with Paul Grizzell, President and Baldrige Coach of Core Values Partners, to present the Bronze Award Workshop. Paul was the facilitator at our very successful Bronze and Silver workshops in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Paul’s business provides consulting services to organizations using the Baldrige Criteria—helping write applications and, in the process, helping organizations identify strengths and address opportunities for improvement. His mission statement is: “...helping organizations focus, align, and accelerate their performance excellence efforts through effective use of the Baldrige Criteria.”
 
Watch Paul's video hereWatch Paul's short video, where he explains some of the benefits of registering for the workshop and applying for a Bronze Award.

Learn more about Paul in the event brochure.

Participants will also benefit from qualified AHCA/NCAL Quality Award examiners who will assist with Bronze applications.

Workshop objectives
  • Become knowledgeable about the AHCA/NCAL Bronze Quality Award process.
  • Understand the technical requirements and policies of the Bronze Quality Award process and what examiners are looking for in applications.
  • Write the draft of your organization’s Bronze Quality Award application. 

Who can apply for the award?
Please review the eligibility requirements in the event brochure to ensure you are eligible to apply.

Lodging
Care Providers of Minnesota has a room block at the Crowne Plaza Bloomington [website | map] for $125 per room, per night. Please reserve your accommodations early and mention Care Providers of Minnesota to receive this rate. Call Crowne Plaza Bloomington at 952-831-8000. Note: Cut-off date for this block is December 26, 2018. The hotel will shuttle guests to and from Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center.

More information
For more information about the workshop, including pre-work to complete, what to bring, cancellation policy, accommodations, and more, view the event brochure.

Details
DATE: Wednesday, January 9, 2019
WHERE: Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center
11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437 [map]
TIME: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (8:00 AM check-in)
CEUs: Care Providers of Minnesota will apply for 6.75 clock hours/contact hours
CODE: MN19-91919
COST: $100 per member participant. Registration fees include course materials, CEUs, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.
Register
There are three ways to register:
  1. Online on this page
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  2. Mail or fax paper form
  3. Call Cathy Lingenfelter at 952-851-2496 or 800-462-0024
When
1/9/2019 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Where
Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center 11411 Masonic Home Drive Bloomington 55437
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