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June 23, 2008 (Volume 9, Issue 4)

In the news: Register now for AAAHC educational programs
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) is proud to offer educational opportunities which will take place before the end of the year.

Ask the Expert: Who are the recognized primary and secondary source verification groups?
The primary source verification sites are listed in Appendix L, page 108 of the 2008 AAAHC Handbook.

Quick Tip: Always try and communicate in the patient's primary language
Standard 4.K states that when the necessary, reasonable attempts are made for health care providers and staff to speak to patients in their primary language. Language Line Services (www.languageline.com) is a translation company that can translate into over 170 languages. Language Line offers different plans depending on how frequently the service is used. A basic account can easily be setup online and costs only $3.95/minute.

AAAHC Institute Corner: 2008 Clinical Benchmarking Studies
The AAAHC Institute for Quality Improvement conducts clinical and non-clinical benchmarking studies every year. Registration is beginning now for the “clinical” versions of the following studies:

Other recently-published articles from AAAHC Connection:

Upcoming educational opportunity

AAAHC Institute for Quality Improvement: New reports and upcoming educational opportunity

Quick Tip: Always ensure that employees’ job descriptions are reflective of their qualifications.

Ask the Expert: Who should be checked with NPDB?

In the news: AAAHC announces 30-day public comment period for 2009 standards

AAAHC Institute Corner: 2008 Clinical Benchmarking Studies

Quick Tip: Always try and communicate in the patient’s primary language

Ask the Expert: Who are the recognized primary and secondary source verification groups?

In the news: Register now for AAAHC educational programs

Quality Improvement and Benchmarking: A Workbook of Strategies and Tools for Success -- 2008

IQI Corner: 2007 benchmark reports released

Quick Tip: Providing a smoke-free environment

Ask the Expert: Does a physician always need to be present?

In the News: ASC Quality Collaboration announces NQF endorsement

In the News: AAAHC announces new officers

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