Accredited Since The Beginning
Dunwoody Animal Medical Center has obtained accreditation with the American Animal Hospital Association.
We are incredibly honored and proud of this designation. Fewer than 15% of veterinary practices in the United States are AAHA accredited because you must consistently demonstrate excellence in everything you do.
AAHA Accreditation Standards
To become an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital, the practice must meet or exceed hundreds of standards. These standards cover all aspects of veterinary care and business and are constantly evolving to stay up-to-date with advancements in veterinary medicine and help hospitals stay at the forefront of the profession. Veterinary hospitals must meet mandatory standards in addition to AAHA’s point-based standards in the following categories:
- Anesthesia — Anesthesia standards are in place to ensure anesthesia is safe and effective for every pet.
- Dentistry — Dentistry standards ensure maximum safety and cleanliness, and mandate that dental cleanings are performed only on anesthetized pets.
- Emergency and critical care — Critical care standards govern how patients and clients are handled and treated during emergencies and hospitalizations.
- Human resources — Human resources standards ensure the back end of the business runs as smoothly and efficiently as the front end of pet care services.
- Laboratory — Lab standards focus on sample collection and handling to maximize the chances of an accurate diagnosis.
- Medical records — Records standards clearly dictate what should be included in each patient’s medical records.
- Pain management — Pain management standards dictate how to assign pets a pain score and which drugs and drug combinations are best used in specific situations.
- Patient care — Patient care covers a broad range of standards, including medical protocols and patient handling.
- Pharmacy — Pharmacy standards ensure medications are stored and organized properly, and proper records are maintained.
- Surgery — Surgery standards are heavily focused on safety and sterility.
The League of Champions
Consumers Advocate recently published an article “AAHA – The League of Champions”, which educates readers about AAHA and explains how it sets animal hospitals apart. AAHA-accredited practices weigh in on what makes accreditation important, and what it means for pets and their owners.
Source: AAHA