Accreditations
Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center carries multiple accreditations that reflect our daily commitment to safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center carries multiple accreditations. The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) demonstrates our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our patients. To complement AAAHC, Yellowhawk is also certified as a Patient-Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH) — a team-based model focused on comprehensive coordination, continuity, and accessibility of care.
Yellowhawk is also a leader in the Government Performance and Results Act of 1983 (GPRA). Health organizations like Yellowhawk are evaluated in the following areas:
- Diabetes
- Dental services
- Immunizations
- Cancer screening
- Behavioral health
- Cardiovascular screenings
- Childhood weight control
- HIV screenings
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AAAHC
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
AAAHC's Certificate of Accreditation demonstrates Yellowhawk's commitment to safe, high-quality services. Every three years our clinic undergoes a multi-day on-site survey reviewing our standards. Meeting AAAHC standards gives us a solid foundation of structure and continuous quality improvement integrated into daily work.
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PCPCH
Patient-Centered Primary Care Home
Patient-Centered means you and your health are the focus of your care team. PCPCH begins with your primary care clinic, where a team of professionals work together to provide comprehensive, coordinated, accessible care.
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PHAB
Public Health Accreditation Board
Yellowhawk is one of only five self-governed tribal health centers in the U.S. to receive national accreditation from PHAB. Awarded in 2020, the clinic went through a multifaceted peer-review assessment proving it meets or exceeds nationally set standards and best practices.
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Awarded late summer 2020, our PHAB accreditation reflects a multifaceted peer-review assessment that proved we meet or exceed nationally set standards and best practices.