Event Registration

Bronze Quality Award Workshop – December 2025

Hybrid Format

This workshop will be offered in a hybrid format meaning you can attend in-person or virtually. Please review the registration options carefully before making your selection.

Note: Registering for this hybrid event grants you live access only.

Description

Earning an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award is a prestigious achievement that recognizes long-term and post-acute care providers committed to continuous quality improvement. If your organization is ready to take the first step on this respected journey, this interactive workshop is your opportunity to complete the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award application from start to finish with expert guidance and coaching along the way.

But this workshop is about more than an application. You’ll gain a deep understanding of what examiners look for and how to leverage the award criteria as a powerful tool for performance improvement. Learn how the award process can help your team focus, align, and accelerate your quality journey—transforming your organization into a high-performing, person-centered provider of care.

New this year: Facilities that participate in the workshop will have the exclusive opportunity to submit their completed Bronze application for a one-time review by IHCA’s quality and regulatory experts—for an additional fee. This optional review provides personalized feedback to help strengthen your application before submission, increasing your confidence and your chances of success. Reviews must be completed within 30 days of attending the workshop, so participants are encouraged to finalize their applications promptly.

What to Bring

Please note that all information you bring will be for your facility’s use only; it will not be shared with or given to others at the workshop. The following items are necessary to complete the application.

• A laptop computer and charger
• 2026 Bronze Quality Award Application which you can download from the AHCA Quality Awards website
• Mission and vision statements for your organization
• An organizational chart for your building and parent company (if applicable)
• A list of competitors in your market area (defined as the basic geographic location from which you draw your residents, staff members, and other key customers)
• A list of the steps in your quality improvement process (i.e. QAPI plan or policy)
• At least one example of quality improvement your organization has made or is making, with data to support

Location

BCG Education Center
Iowa Health Care Association
1775 90^th St
West Des Moines, IA

Schedule

December 2, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Continuing Education Credit

This workshop is approved for 5 contact hours for all disciplines.

Registration

Members:     $150 per facility for up to 3 people
IHCQP Members:    $125 per facility for up to 3 people

One-Time Application Review Fee: $75

NOTE: Only one person per facility needs to register via the IHCA website. Please send an email with the additional staff members that will be attending to [email protected].

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