Health Services earns national acccreditation

By Kim Billings, Media Relations

UNH Health Services has been nationally accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). This is the highest form of public recognition a health care organization can receive for the quality of service it provides.

Status as an accredited organization means that UNH Health Services has passed a series of rigorous and nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care, set by the AAAHC. More than 1,300 ambulatory health care organizations, including college and university health centers, office-based surgery centers, group practices, dental group practices, community health centers and managed care organizations across the United States are accredited by AAAHC.

Ambulatory health care organizations seeking accreditation by AAAHC undergo an extensive on-site, peer based survey of their services and facilities. Accreditation is a voluntary process. Not all undergoing this process are granted accreditation.

“This is an extraordinary achievement,” said Mark Rubinstein, UNH vice president for student and academic services. “UNH Health Services is committed to excellence in providing our students with the best health care possible.”

Health Services, which opened in 1988, is a fully licensed educational health center. It is committed to promoting, maintaining and improving the health and well-being of the university community. The staff includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, laboratory and radiologic technologists, wellness educators, pharmacists, licensed massage therapists and administrative staff. Services provided include primary medical care, women’s health services, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services, and health and wellness services on a wide variety of health topics including nutrition, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, sexuality, chronic and acute illnesses, emotional and spiritual health, stress management and wellness.