NAHCA Leadership Teams:
Enhancing Workforce Culture through Leadership Development
What is a NAHCA Leadership Team (NLT)?
A NAHCA Leadership Team is a group of NAHCA members within a member facility that work to promote quality care and performance excellence, through personal and professional examples and adherence to NAHCA’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice. These frontline leaders are essential in molding your caregivers into a successful, goal-oriented team.
How does a NAHCA Leadership Team Function?
The NAHCA Leadership Team adheres to the mission, vision, policies and procedures outlined by NAHCA and the procedures set forth by their facility. The NLT acts as a NAHCA chapter leader. Each NLT is hand selected by their facility managers and consists of the following members:
· Chairperson
· Co-Chairperson
· Secretary
· Treasurer
· Members at large
How Will a NAHCA Leadership Team Benefit My Caregivers?
By starting an NLT in your facility you are advocating for professionalism, teamwork and community education and awareness. In addition to the many benefits of building a One Team Culture, a successful NLT will oversee your NAHCA membership to ensure effective communication between the association, administration and staff. They can aid in facility recruitment initiatives, community education, community awareness projects and help to promote educational opportunities for members in your facility.
How Can a NAHCA Leadership Team Benefit My Community?
It is the civic aim of the association to change the public perception and help to develop an appreciation for Nursing Assistants in the long term care profession. NAHCA works to create public respect and recognition for those dedicating their lives to serving the frail, elderly and disabled. A NAHCA Leadership Team can aid in this aim by developing and implementing educational initiatives in the community. NLTs are able to work with the local media to increase their knowledge of care issues in long term care and potential solutions. The leadership team members also display pride and professionalism as they develop and participate in community functions.
How Can We Get Started?
If you are interested in developing a NAHCA Leadership Team in your facility contact NAHCA at 800.784.6049. As a benefit of your NAHCA membership we will help you to select and develop your team so that you are successful. Call today and we will send you your comprehensive NAHCA Leadership Team Manual.
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