NC New Organizational Vision Award

About NC NOVA

NC New Organizational Vision Award (NC NOVA) is a special state license that honors excellence in the workplace for people employed by home care agencies, adult care homes and nursing homes. It recognizes those who provide better care for our loved ones.

NC NOVA is the first program of its kind in the country.  It was developed by a partner team that includes providers of care, workers, shoppers, state inspectors and teachers.

NC NOVA rewards home care agencies, adult care homes and nursing homes for meeting tough standards for their workers who give care.

When you need to find long-term care for a family member, a well-trained staff worker is the key to getting the best quality care.

To receive the NC NOVA license, you must have:

• Well-trained, satisfied and loyal workers helping families by caring for their loved ones;
• Stronger links among workers, residents, families and management ;
• Chances for staff to better their skills and advance their careers;
• Stable, quality worker available now and for the future.

How to Apply

Any licensed long-term care or licensed home care provider in good standing may seek NC NOVA licensing. The process has these steps:

1. The provider sends in proof to show that they meet NC NOVA’s difficult, voluntary standards.
2. The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence reviews the application and, if in order, schedules a visit.
3. Workers that give care and other staff workers have private interviews during the visit.
4. The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence makes its decision.
5. N.C. Division of Health Service Regulation gives an NC NOVA license, which is good for two years.

Applications are found online at NC NOVA.