Vista, California– May 4, 2022 – Pathway Health Clinic has been re-accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes this pregnancy medical clinic from many other outpatient facilities through its adherence to rigorous standards of care and safety.
Status as an accredited organization means Pathway Health Clinic has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by AAAHC. AAAHC currently accredits more than 6,600 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States. 1095 Strong is a transformational movement and call-to-action spearheaded by the AAAHC to equip ambulatory leaders with the best of what they need to operationalize quality practices. The three-year, or 1,095-day, the 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 quality care to their patients. Organizations, such as Pathway Health Clinic that earn AAAHC Accreditation embody the 1095 Strong, quality everyday philosophy, an ongoing commitment to high-quality care and patient safety.
While the on-site survey is an essential 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. Accreditation intends for organizations to adopt policies and procedures that fuel ongoing QI and self-evaluation every day.
“To achieve three-year re-accreditation, with full compliance in all areas surveyed, displays Pathway Health Clinic’s continued commitment to adhere to the highest standards for the medical care we provide,” states Leslie Salazar-Carrillo, CEO. “We at PHC feel that the community we serve deserves nothing less than our excellence.”
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.
Pathway Health Clinic has been serving the Tri-City area since 1998. PHC is a licensed, AAAHC accredited pregnancy medical clinic located at 1830 Hacienda Drive Suite 8 in Vista.
About AAAHC
Founded in 1979, AAAHC is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation, with more than 6,600 organizations accredited. We accredit a wide range of outpatient settings, including ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery facilities, endoscopy centers, student health centers, medical and dental group practices, community health centers, employer-based health clinics, retail clinics, and Indian/Tribal health centers, among others.
AAAHC advocates for the provision of high-quality health care through the development and adoption of nationally recognized standards. We provide a valuable survey experience founded on a peer-based, educational approach to on-site review. The AAAHC Certificate of Accreditation, along with specialized programs including Advanced Orthopedic Certification and Patient-Centered Medical Home Certification, demonstrates an organization’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to its patients—every day of the 1,095-day accreditation cycle. AAAHC Accreditation and Certification Programs are recognized by third-party payors, medical professional associations, liability insurance companies, state and federal agencies, and the public. For more information on AAAHC, please visit www.aaahc.org.
