Micmac Service Unit receives AAAHC accreditation

    On March 1, the Micmac Service Unit achieved three-year accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association). Accreditation distinguishes this health center from many other outpatient facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of care to its patients.
    Status as an accredited organization means the Micmac Service Unit has met nationally-recognized standards for the provision of quality health care, set by the Accreditation Association. More than 4,500 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States are accredited by AAAHC. Not all ambulatory health care organizations seek accreditation. Not all undergoing the on-site survey are granted accreditation.
    “We believe our patients deserve the best,” stated John Ouellette, CEO for the Micmac Service Unit. “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 for the highest care possible.”
    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.
    “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 our patients and the quality of care we provide,” said Ouellette.