About NAHQ
Today, almost five decades later, we’re industry leaders, proving Quality & Safety as essential to healthcare excellence across the continuum.
OUR MISSION, OUR PURPOSE
Our mission, vision & values
NAHQ set the industry standard for Quality & Safety – and we’re committed to helping individuals and organizations achieve it across the continuum of healthcare.
Why NAHQ: elevating the profession and advancing the discipline of Quality & Safety
We offer tools and education, tailored plans and data-driven research to help advance the workforce and foster a community of healthcare Quality champions to transform individual careers and improve organizational results.
OUR ALLIANCE
A groundbreaking strategic alliance with Joint Commission
NAHQ and Joint Commission have formed a strategic alliance to advance global healthcare Quality & Safety.
OUR AWARDS
NAHQ recognized with prestigious awards
Modern Healthcare has honored NAHQ as a Best in Business awarded association for the second year in a row and CEO Stephanie Mercado as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for the third year in a row.
NAHQ by the numbers
Nearly 50
Years serving healthcare Quality professionals
10,000+
NAHQ members today
40,000
CPHQs certified over 40 years
Meet the leaders behind the industry leader
Everyone at NAHQ is committed to realizing our vision of better healthcare Quality & Safety, and better healthcare, for everyone.
Our board of directors
Meet the esteemed individuals who are leading the charge to elevate the profession and advance the discipline of healthcare Quality & Safety across the continuum.
Our NAHQ team
Get to know the expert team dedicated to serving professionals in healthcare Quality, supporting our programs, and promoting our mission.
Our history
For almost 50 years, NAHQ has been inspiring and supporting healthcare professionals and their organizations so they can provide exceptional Quality for all patients.
NAHQ annual reports
Review the organization’s initiatives, successes and financial status from the past two years.














