LANCASTER, Pa. - Appel Health Services of Franklin & Marshall College has achieved accreditation for a third three-year term by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association), according to Marianne L. Kelly, M.D., Director, Student Health Services.
Status as an accredited organization means Appel Health Services has passed a series of rigorous and nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care, set by the Accreditation Association. More than 2,600 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States are accredited by the AAAHC. "Accreditation underscores our longstanding commitment to providing the highest possible levels of quality care to the community we serve," said Dr. Kelly. "We are pleased and proud to have our efforts recognized with this accreditation. The Athletic Training Services of the Department of Athletics and Recreation work closely with us as part of the Sports Medicine Program at F&M and also are included in achieving this recognition. We are one of 12 colleges or universities in Pennsylvania that are accredited." Ambulatory health care organizations seeking accreditation by the AAAHC undergo an extensive on-site, peer-based survey of its facilities and services. Not all ambulatory health care organizations seek accreditation; not all undergoing the on-site survey are granted accreditation. 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. For more information, contact Marianne Kelly at 291-4082. -30- |
