This episode is the first of a 3 part series about the Quality Awards. In this episode, Tami explains an overview of the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award program and the 5 reasons why leaders should be working on a quality award this year. Tami is a Senior Examiner for the Award program and has been judging quality award applications since 2013. She is also a former applicant, writing applications herself in her former position as a director of nursing in skilled care. Disclaimer: Any of the views Tami may express on the podcast are based on her experiences and research and do not reflect on any former, current, or future employers.  Links referred to in the podcast episode: Quality Award coaching info and free video series: www.qapiacademy.com, www.qapiacademy.com/bronzecoach, www.qapiacademy.com/silvercoach 5 Reasons PDF download: https://adept-innovator-4380.ck.page/e2c22440e8 AHCA/NCAL website: https://www.ahcancal.org/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/default.aspx