The Peru Gazette

On January 31, 2024, the Compliance Team (TCT), a nationally recognized healthcare accreditation organization approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced the award of Exemplary Provider® status to the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD). This recognition follows the successful completion of TCT’s Health Department Clinical Services Accreditation program.

Debra Tackett, MSN, RN, Director of Health Care Services, expressed her satisfaction with the achievement, stating, “The Health Care Services staff is proud to have attained accreditation in Health Department Clinical Services from The Compliance Team. This accomplishment validates our team’s dedicated efforts and reinforces our commitment to quality measures and evidence-based practices, thus enhancing our preparedness for future healthcare crises.”

Tackett further emphasized, “The clinical services accreditation complements our existing accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). This milestone assures residents and referral sources in Clinton County that the CCHD not only meets but surpasses industry healthcare quality standards. It underscores our dedication to implementing best practices and upholding elevated standards of care.”

Sandra Canally, RN, Founder and CEO of The Compliance Team, commended the Health Care Services team of Clinton County for their proactive approach in embracing this program and acknowledging the importance of third-party quality validation at the individual patient level. “We take pride in welcoming them as a new Exemplary Provider®,” she stated.About the Clinton