Introducing NC NOVA: New Organizational Vision Award A Voluntary Special Licensing Award for Home Care Agencies, Adult Care Homes & Nursing Facilities Part of the Better Jobs Better Care initiative funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Atlantic Philanthropies
NC NOVA: Overview and objectives Link state policy and practice through licensure Systematic, sustainable culture change Voluntary, incentive-based model Special license awarded independent of regulatory survey process Ultimate goal is financial reward for NC NOVA designation
NC NOVA’s focus is the workplace Create meaningful raise the bar program Flexibility in how criteria implemented Organizations with operating license in good standing eligible to apply Providers meeting the challenge rewarded with NC NOVA special license
NC NOVA: Creating workplace culture change Orientation Peer Mentoring Coaching Supervision Management Support Rewards & Recognition Worker Empowerment
NC NOVA: Term and conditions of designation NC NOVA designation is good for two years Provider must go through full process again Conditions for: – Change in ownership – Early termination
NC NOVA Info/Resources
NC NOVA WEB SITE - criteria, self-assessment tools, application info, NC NOVA designees, etc.