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Volume 93 - Spring/Summer 2006
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Notification of Changes in Affiliates
by Gwen James-Oriaikhi
Accreditation Specialist |
Notifying NAACLS of changes in affiliates is often one of the most overlooked items required for maintaining accreditation (Standard 22). Adding new affiliates and deleting old ones is a task that may fall through the cracks as program directors carry out their day-to-day responsibilities of overseeing their educational programs. Program directors are reminded of this responsibility as they are preparing for the re-accreditation process and at times, after they have received an invoice for annual accreditation fees. However, it is the responsibility of the program director, even between cycles, to promptly notify NAACLS of these changes.
How can your program remain in compliance?
To remain in compliance, a program is expected to notify NAACLS within 30 days of the change, and prior to placing a student at the facility, by forwarding the following information for review:
For adding a clinical affiliate:
- submit a copy of the signed affiliation agreement
- submit a completed Clinical Facility Fact Sheet
- submit a signed New Clinical Affiliate Summary Sheet
For adding an academic affiliate:
- submit a copy of the signed affiliation agreement
- submit a signed New Academic Affiliate Summary Sheet
Clinical Facility Fact Sheets and New Affiliate Summary Sheets are available at http://www.naacls.org/search/docs.asp or by contacting your NAACLS program coordinator.
What about distance learning affiliates?
Distance learning options are becoming more popular as programs seek ways to reach students whose options are geographically limited. Documentation of affiliates associated with distance learning components of a program, though temporary, must also be reviewed. Program directors are still required to forward proper documentation to NAACLS. Affiliation agreements for distance learning components must meet the same requirements outlined in Standard 1and programs are required to follow the same reporting mechanism as described above.
Additionally, when dropping an affiliate, simply notify NAACLS by email or regular mail with the name and location of the affiliate.
Maintaining current records of active affiliates helps ensure a smooth review process and helps to ensure that programs are properly invoiced.
Has NAACLS been informed of changes with your affiliates?
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CEO's Corner
Changing Attitudes Toward Accreditation by Olive M. Kimball, PhD, EdD Chief Executive Officer |
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NAACLS Appoints a New Chief Executive Officer
by Shauna Anderson, PhD, MT(ASCP)C, CLS(NCA) President, Board of Directors |
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Newly Accredited and Approved Programs
April 2006 |
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Notification of Changes in Affiliates
by Gwen James-Oriaikhi Accreditation Specialist |
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President's Report
by Shauna Anderson, PhD, MT(ASCP)C, CLS(NCA) President, Board of Directors |
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Dr. Olive Kimball Completes 13 Years at NAACLS
by Joeline Dillard Davidson Past President, 1997 - 2001 |
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NAACLS Committee Review:
by Karen Madsen Myers, MA, MT(ASCP)SC, CLS(NCA) Chair, Programs Approval Review Committee |
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Dr. NAACLS
Advice for Accredited and Approved Programs |
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Fall/Winter 2006 Site Visit Schedule | |||
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Introducing New Committee Members | |||
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NAACLS Board of Directors Update | |||
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NAACLS Graduate Task Force Continues its Work and Seeks Your Input | |||
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