It is the mission of NAHCA to elevate the professional standing and performance of frontline caregivers. This can be achieved many ways, especially through education. By educating each and every caregiver, we are giving the gift of empowerment. Education provides the necessary tools for caregivers to become advocates on behalf of their own profession and on the behalf of our nation’s frail, elderly and disabled citizens.

So how can you help? Join the cause! Beginning February 1, 2010, NAHCA and ACHP will kick of the 1st annual premier fundraising event, Stepping Up for Quality.  This month long walkathon will record every hard working step taken by our frontline caregivers across the country.  Contributions will be collected by the participants throughout the month of February and proceeds will go directly to elevating the education and profession of CNAs’, therefore supporting quality improvements in Long Term Care. 

NAHCA Academy of Certified Health Professionals, a 501(c)(3) educational entity, provides state of the art continuing education, recruiting and CARE FORCE development.  NAHCA is excited to offer such a benefit to our members.  Because of your commitment, and contribution, funds will be used to step up quality each and every day.

Stepping Up for Quality Press Release

Registration is easy. Contact NAHCA by calling (800) 784-6049 to request a Walker packet. You may register as a single walker or with others from your facility.  Your packet will include a Walker pledge form, NAHCA pedometer, Step Record, donation request letter, to be personalized by the walker, and promotional flyers for you to proudly display in your facility. 

Any facility registering a team of walkers will receive two “Stepping Up For Quality” Quality team leader t-shirts.

Walkers will submit their pledge sheets beginning March 1, 2010.  Electronic submissions will be  available on the NAHCA website.  They may also be faxed or mailed to the operations center.

NAHCA will bill each of your sponsors directly. There will be absolutely no collections required by the walker or facility. It is just that easy!

The facility that raises the most contributions for “Stepping Up for Quality” will receive a personal pep talk from NAHCA co-founder and CEO, Lori Porter. The facility will also receive an article highlighting their success in My Caregiver, the Caregiver profession’s only full color, quarterly national news magazine. My Caregiver strives to  keep you informed of the issues facing long term care.

Click the links below to register or download any forms you may need. You can also call us at (800) 784-6049 to request Walkers Packet.

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