The Georgia Health Care Association is pleased to announce that we are accepting nominations for our 2023 Stars in Long Term Care. We invite all members to consider nominating their best and brightest for the Leadership Excellence, SNF/ALF Administrators of the Year, Emergency Preparedness, and Elderly and Disabled Waiver Case Management (EDWCM) awards which will be presented during the 2024 GHCA Winter Convention at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, January 16 - 19, 2024.
There is no question this past year has brought remarkable challenges to all the dedicated professionals working in long term care, and we are looking for those special stories of individuals whose commitment and compassion for their work and those we serve have been a true inspiration during this unprecedented time. Please take a few minutes to review the following award categories and consider nominating deserving individuals within your organization that have gone above and beyond this past year.
GHCA Leadership Excellence Award
The Leadership Excellence Award is designed to recognize a GHCA member that has demonstrated exceptional leadership and made outstanding contributions in the areas of public relations, communications, administration, quality, reimbursement, workforce development, and policy in long term and post-acute care.
- Nominee has made contributions to the quality of long term care in Georgia that are worthy of statewide and national recognition, including the Georgia Quality Initiative and the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program.
- Nominee is a leader in financial stewardship for long term care providers on the State and National level through involvement in the GHCA Reimbursement/Legislative Committees.
Georgia American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) Awards Sponsored By GHCA
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- Nominee is not required to be a member of the American College of Health Care Administrators
- Nominee must be a nursing home administrator licensed to practice in Georgia
- Nominee must have been practicing for 5 or more years
- Nominee must be a practicing administrator, and responsible for the day-to-day operation of current Georgia nursing home for award
- Nominee is not required to be a member of the American College of Health Care Administrators
- Nominee must be an Administrator working in a nursing home community in Georgia
- Nominee must have been Administrator of a skilled nursing center for 1-4 years
- Nominee must be a current Administrator, and responsible for the day-to-day operation of a current Georgia assisted living community for award
- Nominee is not required to be a member of the American College of Health Care Administrators
- Nominee must be an Administrator working in an assisted living community in Georgia
- Nominee must have been Administrator of an assisted living community for 2 or more years
- Nominee must be a current Administrator and responsible for the day-to-day operation of a current Georgia assisted living community for award
- Nominee is not required to be a member of the American College of Health Care Administrators
- Nominee must be an Administrator working in an assisted living community in Georgia
- Nominee must have been Administrator of an assisted living community for 1-4 years
- Nominee must be a current Administrator, and responsible for the day-to-day operation of a current Georgia assisted living community for award
Emergency Preparedness Awards - Designated for Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Members
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- Active involvement with local emergency management officials. (City/County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), local Department of Public Health office, Regional Healthcare Coalition (HCC), local fire department and law enforcement, etc.)
- Promotes, evaluates, implements, and educates on emergency preparedness efforts in long term care facilities.
- Participates in emergency preparedness training opportunities (GHCA meetings, UGA LTC EP Course, HCC sponsored classes, etc.)
- Active participation and experience in managing real world emergency events in long term care facilities.
- Demonstrates a willingness to go beyond the basic tasks required to provide a clean, comfortable, and inviting environment for all residents, family, and associates.
- Motivated to consistently provide a personal experience to residents that ensures a sense of home relative to the level of cleanliness and comfort of the long term care facility.
- Actively seeks new technology and methodology as well as the mastery of its use relative to Engineering and/or Environmental Services.
- Demonstrates a willingness to teach and mentor other associates about new and innovative ideas involving Engineering and/or Environmental Services.
- Actively supports the culture of safety and routinely adheres to all safety rules and regulations.
GHCA Elderly and Disabled Waiver Case Management (EDWCM) Awards - Designated for GHCA EDWCM Members
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- Dedicated to meeting the needs of the individuals they serve as well as their families/caregivers
- Efficiently completes and submits assessments and documentation in a timely manner
- Supports the EDWCM case management team in improving overall quality of care provided
- Demonstrates professionalism and is customer service oriented in all internal and external interactions
- Dedicated to meeting the needs of the individuals they serve as well as their families/caregivers
- Efficiently completes and submits assessments and documentation in a timely manner
- Supports the EDWCM case management team in improving overall quality of care provided
- Demonstrates professionalism and is customer service oriented in all internal and external interactions
- Knowledgeable and effective in administrative responsibilities that facilitate the delivery of case management services
- Efficiently provides administrative support and resources to agency staff in a timely manner
- Demonstrates a willingness to teach and mentor other associates to assist the agency in meeting its responsibilities and achieving its goals
- Demonstrates professionalism and is customer service oriented in all internal and external interactions
Affiliate Awards for Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living Members
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- Nominee must be a practicing Activity Director in a Georgia Health Care Association member center for a minimum one (1) year.
- Nominee demonstrates a willingness to go beyond the basic tasks required in their role.
- Nominee must be a practicing Activity Director Assistant in a Georgia Health Care Association member center for a minimum one (1) year.
- Nominee demonstrates a willingness to go beyond the basic tasks required in their role.
- Nominee must be a practicing Social Services Professional in a Georgia Health Care Association member center for a minimum one (1) year.
- Nominee demonstrates a willingness to go beyond the basic tasks required in their role.
- Nominee must be a practicing RN in a Georgia Health Care Association member center for a minimum one (1) year.
- The nomination must reference the nominee’s impact on patient care and quality outcomes.
- Nominee must be a practicing LPN in a Georgia Health Care Association member center for a minimum one (1) year.
- The nomination must reference the nominee’s impact on patient care and quality outcomes.
- Nominee must be a practicing CNA in a Georgia Health Care Association member center for a minimum one (1) year.
- The nomination must reference the nominee’s impact on patient care and quality outcomes.
