Distinction in Multicultural Health Care Process
The typical evaluation time frame for earning NCQA Distinction in Multicultural Health Care is 9–12 months from application submission to decision. This depends on the organization’s readiness, since some organizations may already be working within NCQA guidelines.
Before Applying
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Overview Discussion
Begin with a discussion with an NCQA business development representative at least 12 months before your desired evaluation survey start date.
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Purchase the Standards and Survey Tool
Purchase the standards and guidelines and the survey tool 9–11 months from the desired survey start date.
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Perform a Gap Analysis
Approximately 9–11 months from your desired survey start date, perform a gap analysis by comparing the standards to your organization’s current processes and policies.
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Submit Pre-Application Form
To initiate the application process, contact your business development representative to request a pre-application form.
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Complete and Submit Online Application
Submit the online application and select the desired survey start date.
After Applying
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Align with Requirements
Approximately 9 months before the survey start date, work to align the operations identified in the gap analysis with program standards.
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Submit the Survey Tool
Approximately 3 months before the survey start date, an Accreditation Services Coordinator will contact your organization to help you understand the survey submission process and answer questions.
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Earn Distinction in Multicultural Health Care
NCQA determines Distinction in Multicultural Health Care within 90 days from survey submission.
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Renew Your Distinction
NCQA Distinction in Multicultural Health Care is awarded for 2 years.