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Testimonials
After attending the annual Founders’ Award dinner with my colleagues, I felt very proud to be a part of Wichita Clinic. We have amazing doctors, skilled administrators, and dedicated people in our organization. I was amazed at how many of our physicians received special recognition during the program for being a part of this organization for 20 or more years. That says something about our unity and team spirit. It really is an honor and privilege to serve.
Jennifer Burgoyne, MD Ophthalmology Joined Wichita Clinic in 2001
October 13 , 2008
(Wichita, KS) - Wichita Clinic has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association). Accreditation distinguishes Wichita Clinic 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 Wichita Clinic 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 the AAAHC. Not all ambulatory health care organizations seek accreditation; not all undergoing the on-site survey are granted accreditation.
“Patients deserve our best efforts” stated Robert Kenagy, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Wichita Clinic. “When you see our certificate of accreditation, you will know that the AAAHC, an independent, not-for-profit organization, has closely examined our facilities 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,” said Kenagy.
AAAHC accreditation is specifically for organizations that provide diagnostic or medical care on an outpatient basis – where an overnight stay would not be required. 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.
With over 160 doctors practicing in 40 specialties, Wichita Clinic P.A. is the state’s largest outpatient multi-specialty group practice. Owned and governed by its doctors, Wichita Clinic presently has twelve locations in Kansas and the Wichita metropolitan area. More than half a million patient visits were made to Wichita Clinic in 2007. Wichita Clinic is currently operating in Sedgwick, Harvey and Butler counties.
