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Allegheny Regional Endoscopy Receives AAAHC Accreditation
Allegheny Regional Endoscopy has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association). Accreditation distinguishes this endoscopy center from many other outpatient surgical facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of care to patients.
Status as an accredited organization means that Allegheny Regional Endoscopy has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care, set by the Accreditation Association.More than 3,600 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. 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 first responsibility is to our patients and the quality of care we provide.
- October 4,2007: Amy Reighard, RN, BSN and Clinical Coordinator of Allegheny Regional Endscopy, coordinated the West Central Pennsylvania GI Update Conference held in Altoona on October 4th. The conference guest speaker was Dr. Leonard Baldoo of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center who provided an update in gastroenterology procedures and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease to the 34 physicians and other health care providers in attendance.
- September 27, 2007:
- Dr. Ralph McKibbin presented findings from the International Conference on Capsule Endoscopy to The Western Pennsylvania Capsule Club at a meeting held on September 27th in Pittsburgh. The meeting was attended by over 30 (gastroenterologists and GI nurses) from the Pittsburgh area.
- August 20, 2006:
- Dr. Ralph McKibbin was elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Society of Internists. Dr. McKibbin, certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, was elected upon the recommendation of peers and the review of ACVP's credentials subcommittee. The distinction recognizes achievements in internal medicine, the specialty of adult medical care.