What is the Healthcare Quality Foundation? (HQF)
HQF is a separately incorporated, philanthropic affiliate of NAHQ. Its mission is to promote education and professional development within the field of healthcare quality. HQF offers a series of grants throughout the year, including the State Educational Grant, New Quality Professional Grant, Career Development Grant, Certification Grant, and a new Leadership Development Grant which will be inaugurated this year. HQF accomplishes its mission through strong vision and leadership, dedicated volunteers, and donations from generous supporters. The number of grants that HQF is able to award each year is driven by the donations received. In 2008, HQF awarded 8 grants in support of healthcare quality professionals and state associations, totaling approximately $9,000.
HQF Giving Levels
There are four donation tiers that recognize HQF contributors. A new level of “Platinum” was added in 2009. The donation tiers are:
Platinum: $500 and above
Gold: $200 – $49
Silver: $100 – $199
Bronze: $26 -$99
HQF Grants
HQF provides grant opportunities to both state associations and individuals seeking financial assistance for educational events and/or professional development. Information and applications for HQF grants can be accessed at: http://www.nahq.org/hqf/. A brief description of each grant is included below:
- The HQF State Educational Grant awards financial assistance to NAHQ Affiliated State Associations to support the development of first-rate educational events. A one-time stipend of $1,500 is awarded to defray speaker honorariums and/or travel expenses. There are two cycles for grant submissions. There are two different cycles for submissions. Completed applications for the second cycle of state educational grants for 2009 must be received at NAHQ’s Office by July 12, 2009.
- The HQF New Quality Professional Grant is awarded annually to one NAHQ member with less than 2 years of experience in healthcare quality who is not yet a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ). The grant awards $1,000 to be used for travel expenses and registration fees for either a NAHQ CPHQ Review Course or the annual conference. Completed applications must be received at NAHQ’s Office by April 24, 2009.
- The HQF Career Development Grant is awarded annually to one NAHQ member with at least 5 years of experience in healthcare quality who has attained the CPHQ certification. The grant awards $1,000, which can be used toward travel expenses and registration fees for continuing education at either a NAHQ CPHQ Review Course or the annual conference. Completed applications must be received at NAHQ’s Office by April 24, 2009.
- HQF Certification Grant funds sponsor the exam fee for healthcare quality professionals who have not yet obtained their CPHQ. The total number and amount of awards is determined annually. Completed applications must be received at NAHQ’s Office by April 24, 2009.
Past Presidents’ Leadership Development Grant
The Past Presidents Council of NAHQ has launched a grant intended to further the association’s leadership development opportunities. One NAHQ member will be selected annually to receive a $1,000 stipend in support of education that enhances professional skills and nurtures leadership potential. The recipient will also receive mentoring from a Past President and complete a strategic project under the direction of the NAHQ. Proposed deadline for submission for this grant is July 12, 2009.
