University health clinic receives AAAHC accreditation
Missouri State University’s Taylor Health and Wellness Center was recently accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes this health clinic from many other outpatient facilities by providing the highest quality of care to its patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation.
“We believe our patients deserve the best,” said Burnie Snodgrass, director of Taylor. “When you see our certificate of accreditation, you will know that AAAHC, an independent, not-for-profit organization, has closely examined our facility and procedures. It means we as an organization care enough about our patients to strive for the highest level of care possible.”
Status as an accredited organization means Taylor Health has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by AAAHC. More than 5,000 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States are accredited by AAAHC. Not all ambulatory health care organizations seek accreditation; not all that undergo the rigorous on-site survey process are granted accreditation.
“Affirming our mission of patient-centered care, we also asked AAAHC to review Taylor Medical Home services,” said Dr. Frederick Muegge, medical coordinator of Taylor. “AAAHC concurred that Taylor Health and Wellness Center is an accreditable medical home serving as a high quality primary point of care for the patient and family.”
Ambulatory health care organizations seeking accreditation by AAAHC undergo an extensive self-assessment and on-site survey by AAAHC expert surveyors – physicians, nurses, and administrators who are actively involved in ambulatory health care. The survey is consultative and educational, presenting best practices to help an organization improve its care and services.
“Going through the process challenged us to find better ways to serve our patients, and it is a constant reminder that our responsibility is to strive to continuously improve the quality of care we provide,” said Snodgrass.
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, founded in 1979, is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation with more than 5,000 organizations accredited nationwide. AAAHC accredits a variety of organizations including, ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery centers, endoscopy centers, student health centers, military health care clinics, and large medical and dental practices. AAAHC serves as an advocate for the provision of high-quality health care through the development of nationally recognized standards and through its survey and accreditation programs. AAAHC accreditation is recognized as a symbol of quality by third-party payers, medical organizations, liability insurance companies, state and federal agencies and the public. About Missouri State UniversityMissouri State University is a public, comprehensive metropolitan system with a statewide mission in public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated persons. The university’s identity is distinguished by its public affairs mission, which entails a campus-wide commitment to foster expertise and responsibility in ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement. New media resources
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