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AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Webinar Series

Presenter: Tim Case, AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program Administrator
Key Learning Objectives (applies to all):
 1) To understand the structure of the National Quality Award program;
 2) To review criteria and application requirements; and
 3) To discuss strategies that support successful applications.

Webinar 5:
Title: AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Webinar Series – Silver (Step II), Session Two
Date/Time: January 15, 2010; 3 – 4pm EST
Registration URL:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/883176043
Short Description: If you are considered applying for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award, or have already received an award and are considering applying for the next level, join us for this webinar series to learn about the program, the 2010 criteria, how to apply, and how to be successful. In addition, all 2010 applicants must participate in an educational program focused on the National Quality Award program in order to be eligible to apply. You can fulfill this requirement by participating in this webinar series. A total of six sessions will be conducted, two at each level – Bronze (Step I), Silver (Step II), and Gold (Step III).  There is no charge for participation.   

Seasoned Quality Award Examiners will join Quality Award Program Administrator Tim Case for each of these sessions. Together, they will provide tips on understanding the technical aspects of the application as well as provide detailed information about the award criteria.  Prior to the session, be sure to download the Silver (Step II) application information from our website .Remember – the Silver criteria has changed from 2009, so be sure to download the new 2010 criteria!

Webinar 6:
Title: AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Webinar Series – Gold (Step III), Session Two
Registration URL:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/256599026
Date/Time: January 22, 2010; 3 – 4pm EST
Short Description: If you are considered applying for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award, or have already received an award and are considering applying for the next level, join us for this webinar series to learn about the program, the 2010 criteria, how to apply, and how to be successful. In addition, all 2010 applicants must participate in an educational program focused on the National Quality Award program in order to be eligible to apply. You can fulfill this requirement by participating in this webinar series. A total of six sessions will be conducted, two at each level – Bronze (Step I), Silver (Step II), and Gold (Step III).  There is no charge for participation.   

Seasoned Quality Award Examiners will join Quality Award Program Administrator Tim Case for each of these sessions. Together, they will provide tips on understanding the technical aspects of the application as well as provide detailed information about the award criteria. Prior to the session, be sure to download the Gold (Step III) application information from our website along with the 2009-2010 Baldrige Health Care Criteria from the Baldrige National Quality Award Program website.

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