Governor Mike Beebe has proclaimed October 21-27, 2007 as Arkansas Healthcare Quality Week. The proclamation was requested by the Arkansas Association for Healthcare Quality. It serves as an endorsement for the National Healthcare Quality Week, established to promote the importance of continuous improvement in the quality of healthcare.
The Governor’s public announcement also coincides with National Healthcare Quality Week, which is championed by the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ). Founded in 1976, NAHQ is recognized as the leading organization for healthcare quality professionals. This week is a time to honor the role and impact of those professionals/departments and their successes. Many healthcare entities engage in recognition and celebratory activities, such as educational seminars, luncheons, posters, awards, etc. For great ideas on how to celebrate Healthcare Quality Week, please visit www.nahq.org/calendar/healthcareqw.htm.
ABOUT Arkansas Association for Healthcare Quality – Arkansas Association for Healthcare Quality (AAHQ) was established to improve the quality of healthcare in Arkansas through the support of membership and encouragement of professional growth by advancing the theories and practice of quality management. Over the years, the AAHQ membership has grown strong, as has its impact on the quality environment. In September, AAHQ was nationally recognized and presented with the 2007 NAHQ Gold Award for Association Excellence, recognizing exceptional membership services and benefits. AAHQ also received the NAHQ Gold Award in 2003.
