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
Care Line: 1-800-662-7030 • http://www.NCNova.org • http://thecarolinascenter.org
RAISING THE BAR in LONG-TERM CARE
NC NOVA is a voluntary special license awarded to adult care homes, home care agencies and nursing facilities that meet rigorous workplace standards for their direct care workers. NC NOVA created uniform guidelines across all long-term care settings. The guidelines spell out the criteria, evidence and outcomes expected in these areas:
- Supportive workplaces
- Balanced workloads
- Training
- Career development
Any licensed long-term provider in good standing may seek NC NOVA licensure designation. The process has these steps:
- Providers submit documentation to show that they meet NC NOVA’s rigorous, optional standards.
- The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence reviews the application and, if in order, schedules a site visit.
- Direct-care workers and other staff have confidential, on-site interviews.
- The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence makes its determination, which is final.
- N.C. Division of Facilities Services issues an NC NOVA license, which is good for two years.
More information about NC NOVA is available from the statewide long-term care provider associations or The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence. Application are found online at http://www.thecarolinascenter.org.
Creation & History
NC NOVA was created under a $1.2 million Better Jobs Better Care demonstration grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Atlantic Philanthropies to the N.C. Foundation for Advanced Health Programs. The General Assembly adopted the program in July 2006. A diverse team of partners developed North Carolina’s innovative program and will monitor its progress:
- Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina
- Direct Care Workers Association of North Carolina
- Duke University Gerontological Nursing Program
- Harnett Manor , Lillington
- North Carolina Assisted Living Association
- North Carolina Association, Long-Term Care Facilities
- North Carolina Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
- North Carolina Friends of Residents in Long-Term Care
- North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association
- North Carolina Institute on Aging, UNC-Chapel Hill
- South Village, Rocky Mount
- The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence
2006 NC NOVA Designatee
Well-Spring
Well-Spring Retirement Community
Greensboro, NC
Administration: Stephen Fleming
Press Release: Well-Spring Press Release
Facility Web Site: http://www.well-spring.org
2006 NC NOVA Designatee
Silver Bluff Village
Silver Bluff Village
Canton, NC
Administration: Bob & Lisa Leatherwood
Press Release: Silver Bluff Press Release
Newspaper Article: The Mountaineer Silver Bluff Article
Video for Facility: http://www.silverbluffvillage.com/video/sbluffmovie.html
Facility Web Site: http://www.silverbluffvillage.com
For further information, contact Polly G. Welsh (919) 782-3827.
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