On the wall above the printer in our waiting room, you may have noticed a sign that states we are an AAHA accredited practice. Do you really know what this means? It’s hardly worth posting a sign if our clients don’t attach any meaning to it.
AAHA stands for the American Animal Hospital Association. They were founded in 1933, and evaluate companion animal hospitals against very strict standards of excellence. The evaluation process is on a volunteer basis; no hospital is required to go through the process. Only those hospitals that demonstrate a superb level of care can become accredited.
For instance, AAHA hospitals are required to have x-ray and laboratory facilities for quick diagnosis. Medical records and upkeep are evaluated; they must also have an on-site pharmacy. AAHA updates their requirements periodically to guarantee that all accredited hospitals are state-of-the-art.
Our most recent AAHA inspection was today, April 18th. It feels like a great achievement, and we will undergo the evaluation process again in 3 years.
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