Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services achieves accreditation
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The following is a press release from the Klamath Tribes of Oregon.
CHILOQUIN, Ore. - Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services (KTH&FS) had been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) on October 1, 2020. Accreditation distinguishes this tribally operated health center from many other outpatient facilities through its adherence to rigorous standards of care and safety.
Status as an accredited organization means KTH&FS has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by AAAHC. More than 6,100 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States are currently accredited by AAAHC.
1095 Strong is a transformational movement and call-to-action spearheaded by AAAHC to equip ambulatory leaders with the best of what they need to operationalize quality practices. The three-year, or 1095-day, period between accreditations is a critical time when ambulatory health organizations, with help from proven experts, can develop the kind of everyday habits that enable leaders in the industry to provide the utmost in quality care to their patients. Organizations, such as KTH&FS, that earn AAAHC Accreditation embody the spirit of 1095, and ongoing commitment to high-quality care and patient safety.
While the on-site survey is an important component of the process, ongoing compliance and continuous improvement are part of the accreditation maintenance mindset that a facility should integrate into its daily activities long after the survey has been completed. The intent of accreditation is for organizations to adopt policies and procedures that fuel ongoing QI and self-evaluation every day.
“Taking care of my patient’s has always been one of the most important parts of being a nurse, with us achieving AAAHC accreditation, I am assured that each and every one of our patients are receiving the highest-quality,
safe, culturally relevant and compassionate care EVERYDAY”
Ambulatory health care organizations seeking AAAHC Accreditation undergo an extensive self-assessment and on-site survey by AAAHC expert surveyors-physicians, nurses, and administrators who are actively involved in ambulatory care. The survey is peer-based and educational, presenting best practices to help an organization improve its care and services.
Founded in 1992, Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services (KTH&FS) is a division of the Klamath Tribes and is responsible for providing healthcare services to the Native American population who reside in Klamath County.
Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services (KTH&FS) provides a wide variety of high-quality, culturally relevant health care services for patients of all ages and includes a medical clinic with integrated behavioral health, health education, dental clinic, and a full-service pharmacy.