1. Introducing 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

2. NC NOVA: Overview and objectives Link state policy and practice through licensure Systematic, sustainable culture change Voluntary, incentive-based model Special license awarded independent of regulatory survey process Ultimate goal is financial reward for NC NOVA designation

3. NC NOVA’s focus is the workplace Create meaningful raise the bar program Flexibility in how criteria implemented Organizations with operating license in good standing eligible to apply Providers meeting the challenge rewarded with NC NOVA special license

4. NC NOVA: Creating workplace culture change Orientation Peer Mentoring Coaching Supervision Management Support Rewards & Recognition Worker Empowerment

5. NC NOVA: Term and conditions of designation NC NOVA designation is good for two years Provider must go through full process again Conditions for: – Change in ownership – Early termination

6. NC NOVA Info/Resources www.ncnova.org www.ncnovaguide.org

7. NC NOVA WEB SITE www.ncnova.org - criteria, self-assessment tools, application info, NC NOVA designees, etc.