Welcome to AAHQ
The Arkansas Association for Healthcare Quality (AAHQ) is an active, multidisciplinary, professional organization affiliated with the Arkansas Hospital Association (AHA) and the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ).
    Become a Member
Joining AAHQ is a great way to honor your commitment to healthcare quality, stay connected with professional peers, and remain actively engaged in your career.
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   AAHQ at a Glance
Founded in 1982
150 Members
26% also maintain NAHQ Membership
21% have CPHQ certification
42 Arkansas healthcare facilities represented
2 members with NAHQ Fellow status
Winner of NAHQ State Association of Excellence Award
  • Bronze 2001
  • Silver 2002
  • Gold 2003
  • Gold 2007

  Mission
The mission of the Arkansas Association for Healthcare Quality is to improve the quality of healthcare in Arkansas through the support of membership and encouragement of professional growth through advancing the theories and practice of quality management.
  • Assist members in professional growth by means of timely and relevant educational programs, the exchange of ideas, and the opportunity to participate in the organization's development.
  • Enhance leadership roles of quality professionals by providing the most current information available in the rapidly changing healthcare environment.
  • Facilitate communication and cooperation between the membership and other healthcare professionals.
  • Encourage, promote, and recognize individual members and overall membership of AAHQ.
  Calendar of Events
6/10/2009 - SAVE THE DATE - AR Governor's Quality Award 2009 Healthcare Challenge Seminar   
5/13/2009 - Sping 2009 Conference Presentations Now Available!   
2/27/2009 - Learn More about HQF Grants!