National Quality Award Board

​​​​​​QUALITY AWARD BOARD

In 2007, the AHCA Board of Governors established the Quality Award Board to promote integrity, preserve credibility and ensure sustainability and success of the Quality Award program. The responsibilities of the Board include:

  • Oversight of key program functions, such as criteria establishment, program policies and procedures, Examiner training and review protocols.
  • Oversight of the strategic direction of the program, which includes an annual strategic planning process.
  • Engage charter teams to support performance improvement and accomplishment of the strategic plan.
  • Report to AHCA/NCAL Leadership and the AHCA Board of Governors as appropriate.
Download Quality Award Board brochure  to learn more. 

2024 BOARD

​ 2024 Board 


 
Andrea Aston
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Cathy Sunlin
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Maureen Carland
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Emily Buckles
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Jim Gordon
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Shauna Kapsner
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Chris Laxton
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Cathy Bergland
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Paul Grizzell
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Megan Corcoran
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Heather Herlyn
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Meera Riner
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QUESTIONS?

Please contact Urvi Patel, Senior ​Director, Quality Improvement at upatel@ahca.org or (202) 898-2858.​

Nomination Form

The Quality Award Board is currently seeking self-nominations to the Quality Award Board for a three-year term starting January 2025. The nomination deadline is November 1, 2024.