NHCAC’s mission is to promote and improve the quality of life and to eliminate factors leading to poverty for northern New Jersey residents by providing comprehensive health and social services with compassion, through collaborations and partnerships, in a culturally sensitive environment and to reduce health disparities in our communities. Making an impact and maintaining this focus requires a dedication to quality processes. This dedication is evident in the corporate commitment to the Quality Improvement and the collaboration across disciplines and departments to identify and prioritize important areas for improvement. As such our program recognizes the importance of the patient experience, cost control, productivity, including clinical and cultural competence across the continuum of care.

Primary Care Medical Home

  • The Joint Commission certified NHCACHC as a Primary Care Medical Home provider
  • NHCAC employs patient-centered principles and approach to serving our patients
  • Improved coordination of care, access to services, and emphasis on self-management
  • and education to improve health status and quality of life

Patient Safety and Quality Care

Continuous monitoring and reviewing of:

  • Patient grievances
  • Patient Care and safety issues
  • Event/Incident/Accident Reporting and Investigation
  • Disaster Preparation and Management
  • HIPAA/HITECH/Information Exchanges
  • Staff Education, Training and Competencies

Quality Metrics and Improved Patient Outcomes

  • Tracking and trending of HEDIS,UDS and Healthy People quality measures to improve on rates of preventative screenings and treatment of chronic diseases
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Process and outcome metrics, analysis, and improvement