Monday, April 30, 2018

WALA Diamond Accreditation Program

One of the state’s first professional organizations devoted to assisted living and senior care, WALA has been advocating for the quality of life for senior citizens in Wisconsin and at the national level since 1994. The organization provides a range of services for its members, including educational seminars and access to low-cost commercial liability insurance. WALA also maintains a voluntary quality management program called the Diamond Accreditation Program.

WALA created the Diamond Accreditation Program to ensure that Wisconsin’s seniors have access to safe, professional, and reliable assisted living options. In exchange for developing quality improvement goals based on the needs of their community, accredited program members gain access to a host of tools and services that will help them improve care for community residents while receiving discounts on insurance and other products.

The Diamond Accreditation Program is open to all WALA members who are willing to commit to the terms of the program. Additionally, applicants must be registered with the state of Wisconsin as either an Adult Family Home (AFH), Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC), or Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF).

About the Author:       

Ryan Novaczyk

Ryan Novaczyk earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, before going on to earn an advanced certificate in seniors housing from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. In addition to guiding Minnesota-based senior housing company New Perspective Senior Living, Ryan Novaczyk holds membership in professional groups such as Argentum and the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA).