The Montgomery County Free Clinic earned a gold rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Quality Standards Program for 2023. Gold rating is the highest quality of care standard awarded by the association.
The Montgomery County Free Clinic Inc. was established in 2009 when Christian Nursing Service, operators of a free clinic since 1968, reorganized to better provide medical and dental care for uninsured people in the community.
“The NAFC gold standard recognition is a reflection of the commitment and dedication of the board, volunteers, staff and donors of the Montgomery County Free Clinic. We are proud to have a dedicated team supporting the clinic’s mission,” said Donna Hendrickson, president of the Montgomery County Free Clinic board of directors. “Providing our community with safe and reliable quality care is our highest priority.”
The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinic’s mission is building healthy communities for all through quality, equitable, accessible healthcare. The NAFC and its members are dedicated to ensuring that patients receive access to quality healthcare regardless of their ability to pay. To quantify and qualify the care provided at the Free and Charitable Clinic network, the NAFC formalized a set of Quality Standards for member organizations.
NAFC members submit information to the NAFC on the various policies and procedures in place to attain their standards rating and successfully incorporate these standards within their organization.
NAFC quality standards elements include policies and procedures related to the following areas: administrative, clinic/pharmacy responsibilities, credentialing and privileging systems, patient care and risk management systems.
“We simply could not provide high quality medical services without the support of our many partners, including the NAFC,” said David Johnson, MCFC executive director. “Their knowledge and experience combined with our passionate community members who donate, advocate, and volunteer make our organization better and our community a better place for all of us to live.”
For more information on the NAFC, visit www.nafcclinics.org.
For more information on the services provided, eligibility requirements or to discover ways to support the Montgomery County Free Clinic, visit www.mcfreeclinic.org or email information@mcfreeclinic.org.
