82nd MDG gets HSI results

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  • By Airman 1st Class Valerie Hosea
  • 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  The 82nd Medical Group received a rating of "Outstanding" in the In-Garrison Medical Operations category at the much anticipated out brief in the Bldg. 1200 assembly room March 5.

The 82nd MDG went through five days of close inspection and surveying from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care Inc., Health Services Inspection and the Air Force Inspection Agency.

The AAAHC coined, and gave special recognition to, three individuals including Lt. Col. Michaelle Guerrero, 82nd Medical Support Squadron commander; Lt. Col. Carmella D'Addezio, 82nd MDG chief of medical services; and John Martin, 82nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron exercise physiologist.

The AFIA gave special recognition to Capt. David Weller, 82nd Medical Operations Squadron special needs coordinator, and announced three others as outstanding performers: Staff Sgt. Gordon Pingel, 82nd Dental Squadron dental technician; Maj. Brian Young, 82nd MDOS medical services flight commander; and Natalie Henderson, 82nd MDSS Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and marketing officer.

Brig. Gen. O.G. Mannon, 82nd Training Wing commander, congratulated the 82nd MDG for their efforts.

"The 82 Medical Group provides superb medical care to one of the most diverse and challenging populations in the Air Force," he said. "Congratulations for a job well done!"

Ten HSI inspectors, three AAAHC surveyors, and two observers inspected the medical group March 1- 5. During the intense five-day review, approximately 2,400 compliance items were scrutinized by experts in three categories including expeditionary medical operations, in-garrison medical operations and leadership.

"My staff is exceptional and we have just proven that we provide quality care for those we serve," said Col. Timothy Bray, 82nd MDG commander. "I am extremely honored and privileged to serve as their commander."

"Although we can pat ourselves on the back, our work is not done," he said. "We will use the opportunities for improvement identified by the HSI and AAAHC teams to continue to improve our care and services for the future."