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MEDIA RELEASE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UF Student Health Care Center Receives AAAHC Accreditation
GAINESVILLE, FL, July 28, 2008 – The University of Florida Student Health Care Center (SHCC) has achieved
accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes
the SHCC from many other health care facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of
care to patients.
Status as an accredited organization means the UF SHCC 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. In fact, less than 15% of college health services are
accredited.
“We believe our patients deserve the best,” stated Louise Okken, SHCC Quality Improvement Coordinator, who
facilitated the accreditation. “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 a