Event Registration

Bronze Quality Award Application Workshop – November 2026

Hybrid Format

This program will be offered in a hybrid format, meaning you can attend in-person or virtually.

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

Program 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.

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.

Facilities participating 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 to allow applicants ample time to prepare suggested revisions prior to the final submission deadline.

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.
• Access to AHCA NCAL’s Quality Portal with appropriate user role access should be established prior to attendance at the workshop.
• Download the appropriate 2027 Bronze Quality Award Application.
  • Options include: SNF and AL only applications or the SNF/AL combined application.
• A copy of your organization’s mission statement (and vision statement if applicable).
• An organizational chart.
  • If the facility is owned by a parent company, include any links/reporting structure to it.
• A basic geographical description of your organization’s local market area, defined as the area from which you draw residents or other key customers and/or staff members.
• A list of competitors that provide similar services.
• The names of the data sources currently used to access comparative and competitive data.
• A list of the steps in the process to fix problems or make improvements.
• Identify one thing that has recently been improved or fixed using the steps listed above. Include a numerical measure of improvement. If preparing a SNF application, this must be clinical in nature, such as a CMS Quality Measure.
• If an assisted living provider, identify a second measure that has been improved or fixed using the steps listed above.

Location

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

Schedule

November 10, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Registration/check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Lunch is provided for in-person attendees.

Continuing Education Credit

This program is approved for 5.0 contact hours for all disciplines.

Registration Fees

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