National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)

Founded in 1976, the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) is the only organization dedicated to healthcare quality professionals, defining the standard of excellence for the profession, and equipping professionals and organizations across the continuum of healthcare to meet these standards.

NAHQ offers the only accredited certification in healthcare quality (the CPHQ), extensive educational programming, networking opportunities, and career resources to help Their members meet the challenges they face and demonstrate their value.

Mission:
To prepare a coordinated, competent workforce to lead and advance healthcare quality across the continuum of healthcare.

Vision:
Healthcare quality competencies are increasingly recognized and valued as essential to achieving quality, safety, equity and value.