About

A Champion for Healthcare Quality Professionals

We work to emphasize the significant contribution of quality in the healthcare arena, increase the diversity of the profession, and enhance the leadership skills of tomorrow’s role models. AAHQ’s intense dedication is exemplified by our unyielding pursuit for excellence, continued investment in our membership, first-class educational programs, and enthusiastic promotion of professional certification, Certified Profession in Healthcare Quality. It is with great pride that we invite you to join our organization and encourage you to capitalize on our vast pool of resources and stay informed about critical issues facing the healthcare quality community.

Our Mission

To promote and to improve healthcare quality and patient safety in Arkansas and encourage professional growth.

Our Vision

To be recognized as the vital resource for Arkansas healthcare quality, patient safety, and leadership professionals.

AAHQ at a Glance

• Founded in 1982
• 143 Members
• Over 30% also maintain National Association of Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) Membership
• Over 30% have a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification

Association Awards

• 2007 NAHQ Award for Association Excellence: Gold Level
• 2006 NAHQ Award for Support of CPHQ Certification
• 2003 NAHQ Award for Association Excellence: Gold Level
• 2002 NAHQ Award for Association Excellence: Silver Level
• 2001 NAHQ Award for Association Excellence: Bronze Level

Individual Awards

• – 2018 AAHQ Distinguished Member of the Year
• Phyllis Dorrough – 2017 AAHQ Distinguished Member of the Year
• Karen Donaldson – 2017 AAHQ Distinguished Member of the Year
• Sandra Grinder – 2017 AAHQ Distinguished Member of the Year
• Louise Hickman – 2016 AAHQ Distinguished Member of the Year
• Connie Taylor – 2016 AAHQ Distinguished Member of the Year
• Dalana Pittman – 2016 AAHQ Member of the Year
• Terry Anderson – 2015 AAHQ Distinguished Member of the Year
• Sherry Bird – 2015 AAHQ Distinguished Member of the Year
• Lynnette Jack – 2014 AAHQ Member of the Year
• Sandra Grinder – 2013 NAHQ Claire Glover Award
• Stephanie Iorio – 2013 AAHQ Distinguished Member of the Year
• Debbie Hare – 2013 AAHQ Distinguished Member of the Year
• Roseann Hudoba – 2012 AAHQ Distinguished Member of the Year
• Mary Kallenbach – 2012 AAHQ Distinguished Member of the Year
• Terry Anderson – 2012 AAHQ Member of the Year
• Martha Chamness – 2010 AAHQ Member of the Year
• Stephanie Iorio – 2009 NAHQ Rising Star Award
• Stephanie Iorio – 2008 AAHQ Member of the Year
• Phyllis Dorrough – 2007 AAHQ Member of the Year
• Anita Gottlieb – 2006 AAHQ Distinguished Member
• Sandra Grinder – 2006 AAHQ Member of the Year
• Debbie Hare – 2005 AAHQ Member of the Year