Wednesday, December 17, 2008, Gallipolis, OH - Holzer Clinic has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes this multi specialty health care facility from many other outpatient facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of care to patients. Status as an accredited organization means Holzer Clinic has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care, set by the Accreditation Association.

“We believe our patients deserve the best,” stated T. Wayne Munro, MD, President of Holzer Clinic. "When you see our certificate of accreditation, you will know that the AAAHC, an independent, not-for-profit organization, has closely examined our facility and procedures. It means that we as an organization care enough about our patients to strive to meet the highest possible health care standards."

Ambulatory health care organizations seeking accreditation by the AAAHC undergo an extensive self-assessment and on-site survey by the Accreditation Association’s expert surveyors –volunteer 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.

"While our customer surveys indicate 98% satisfaction, going through the AAAHC process challenged us to find even better ways to serve our patients, and it is a constant reminder that our first responsibility is to our patients and the quality of care we provide," said Dr. Munro.

AAAHC accreditation is specifically for organizations that provide diagnostic or medical care on an outpatient basis – where an overnight stay would not be required. Among the types of ambulatory health care organizations that can seek AAAHC accreditation are ambulatory and office-based surgery centers, single and multi-specialty group practices, college health centers, dental group practices, community health centers, occupational health centers and managed care organizations.

Holzer Clinic is a multiple discipline health care system of over 130 Board Certified Physicians providing care in more than thirty areas of expertise. With nine locations throughout southeastern Ohio and western West Virginia, Holzer Clinic provides “Medical Excellence, coupled with Local Caring”.

For a complete list of services or to schedule an appointment at Holzer Clinic, please call 740-446-5411 or visit us on the web.

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association), founded in 1979, is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation with more than 3,600 organizations accredited nationwide. The AAAHC accredits a variety of ambulatory health care organizations, including ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery centers, endoscopy centers, college student health centers, and large medical and dental practices. The Accreditation Association 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.

Holzer Clinic… Medical Excellence, Local Caring.

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