In this episode Tami answers Frequently Asked Questions about the Quality Award application process, including how long it will take and how hard it is to write an award application. Go to www.tellthetruthltc.com/episode4 to download the tools and access the links referred to in the episode.

This is the second of a 3 part video series about the AHCA/NCAL award program. In it, Tami shares more about the process nursing home and assisted living leaders can take to apply for a quality award. She shares some common fears or myths that leaders may have, including some she faced when applying for an award for her facility several years ago. Go to tellthetruth.com to look for downloads and other links referenced in the podcast!

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

Tell the Truth LTC has two goals: to tell the truth about what it is really like to work in long term care, and to explore strategic solutions that can improve long term care quality. In this origin episode Tami shares her personal story of the moment she knew that her career as a LTC Administrator was over.  Disclaimer: the stories and content Tami shares are based on her personal experience and research. Her opinions do not reflect on any previous, current, or future employers.

In this short trailer Tami describes the origin story and purpose of the tellthetruthLTC podcast.