January 29, 2003
Wednesday - 12:50 am

Ketchikan, Alaska - In a letter dated January 28th, the Ketchikan Indian Community's Tribal Health Clinic was informed that it had been accredited for a term of three years by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) of Wilmette, Illinois.

Drawing of what KICTHC will look like after the Totem Poles are in place. Graphic courtesy Ketchikan Indian Community Tribal Health Clinic... Related story...

Dr. C. William Hanke the President of AAAHA wrote, "Granting accreditation reflects our confidence, based on evidence from your recent survey, that you meet, and will continue to demonstrate throughout the accreditation term, the attributes of an accreditable organization as outlined by the standards in the 'Accreditation Handbook for Ambulatory Health Care'." Hanke further stated, "The spirit of those standards implies a commitment to continual self-evaluation and improvement."

Ketchikan Indian Community Tribal Health Clinic accreditation is for a term of three years and expires on November 21, 2005. Prior to the expiration date, the Clinic will have an opportunity to reapply for accreditation in order maintain its accredited status.

Hanke wrote, "The dedication and effort necessary for an organization to be accredited is substantial and your organization is to be commended for this accomplishment."

Related:

Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc.
Web Site

AAAHC Notification of Accreditation Letter

Ketchikan Indian Corporation
Web Site

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