The Bridge Wellness South Earns AAAHC Accreditation for Excellence in Patient Care
Stockbridge, GA – January 11, 2024 – The Bridge Wellness South is proud to announce it has been officially 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.
What AAAHC Accreditation Means for Our Patients
Status as an accredited organization means The Bridge Wellness South has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by AAAHC. More than 6,600 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States are currently accredited by AAAHC and 1095 Strong.
Organizations that earn AAAHC Accreditation like The Bridge embody the 1095 Strong, quality everyday philosophy, an ongoing commitment to high-quality care and patient safety.
What Our AAAHC Accreditation Means for the Community:
- Eligibility for broader partnerships and funding
- Increased patient confidence in our care
- Verification of our medical safety protocols
- A commitment to continuous quality improvement
- National recognition for service excellence
Our Medical Team’s Role in Quality Care
The Bridge Wellness South is a non-profit volunteer medical clinic in Stockbridge, GA. We serve the pregnant population of Henry County with no-cost pregnancy care and family education.
Each year, we support around 800 individuals through compassionate medical services and peer-led education
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.
A Commitment to Excellence, Every Day
While the onsite survey is a key component of the process, ongoing compliance and continuous improvement are part of the accreditation maintenance mindset that The Bridge Wellness South integrates into its daily activities. The intent of accreditation is to fuel ongoing quality improvement and self-evaluation every day at The Bridge Wellness South and to ensure the best possible environment for our patients and clients.
You can learn more about our services at www.thebridgewellness.org. Located at 100 Eagles Walk in Stockbridge, the Bridge Wellness South’s organizational structure also involves volunteers throughout the medical and educational care path of our patients. You can learn more about how to be involved at www.supportthebridgewellness.org or call 770-957-8288.
About AAAHC
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 onsite 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.
