There is a roadmap to healthcare Quality excellence. NAHQ can help you follow it.
The NAHQ Healthcare Quality Competency Framework™ serves as the industry standard, defining the Quality & Safety competencies, skills and behaviors required to advance Quality & Safety excellence across the healthcare continuum.
This expert-created, data-informed Framework is continuously validated and updated by NAHQ to ensure it provides the most up-to-date information, guiding professionals, organizations, and the healthcare industry to create a competent, coordinated workforce prepared to deliver healthcare excellence.
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NAHQ Competency Framework Updates Complete; Reflections on Maturity for Field of Healthcare Quality

The Workforce Imperative Behind Rural Health Transformation

New findings from 2-year study on healthcare Quality priorities, perceptions and the path forward

New NAHQ Report Quantifies Return on Investment for Quality

The ROI on quality: 7 stats to know

How to Generate ROI from Quality Improvement Efforts

Beware of the false choice between advancing your Quality mission and your margin

NAHQ Celebrates 40th Anniversary of the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality® (CPHQ)

National Association for Healthcare Quality Recognized With Two Prestigious Industry Awards

NAHQ Releases Groundbreaking Healthcare Quality Workforce Report
Training + Education
Our continuing education offerings – provided live, virtually or on-demand – give individuals and teams the tools and resources to reach their fullest potential.
Credentials
Earn valuable credentials from the industry leader in healthcare Quality & Safety, including the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and new NAHQ Micro-Credentials.
Organizational Programs
Partner with NAHQ and explore our range of solutions designed specifically for the needs of health systems, hospitals and other organizations to reduce costs, increase engagement and improve health outcomes.
community
Our NAHQ community is unlike any other, comprised of like-minded, passionate professionals striving to advance Quality & Safety throughout the industry. Members enjoy access to a robust Career Center, plus opportunities for peer recognition, networking and volunteering.
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NAHQ members have access to a wide range of expert-created resources for competency-based learning, credentialing, industry intelligence and career advancement, all accessible through NAHQ-U, our new destination for professional development.
Events
Join us at events covering the industry’s most important issues to discover the latest best practices, NAHQ research and other timely content.







