Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released QSO-26-12-NH, announcing that the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) has transitioned to Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) as of August 17, 2026. Facilities must now submit all PBJ staffing data in iQIES.
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LEAD Assisted Living Executive Training Program
Sept 29 – Oct 8 | Zoom
Facility Investigator Training – In Person
November 3 | Gig Harbor
November 5 | Spokane Valley
WHCA Assisted Living Care Academy (ALCA)
Dec 2 – 10 | Zoom
NCCAP’s Activity Director Certification (ADC) Course
The ADC course is self-paced and provides the educational foundation required for individuals seeking eligibility to apply for NCCAP’s ADC credential. This credential meets the professional standards of practice to lead, manage, and direct an activities and life enrichment department and evaluate its effectiveness. The ADC credential helps ensure compliance with F680 – the CMS requirements for nursing facility activity professional qualifications.
ADC course registration includes the national ADC certification exam, a two-year recognition of the NCCAP ADC credential upon successfully completing the exam with a score of 70 percent or higher, and a two-year membership in the National Association of Activity Professionals.
AHCA/NCAL members receive a $200 discount off the regular $999 price on NCCAP’s nationally recognized MEPAP ADC training and certification program when they use promo code AHCA at registration. The exclusive AHCA promo code is the only way to obtain the $200 discount. Email NCCAP at [email protected] or call 757-552-0653 with any questions about the ADC program or getting approved CEs for activity director continuing education.
