14th MDG receives ‘Excellent’ in dual inspections

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  • By Staff Sgt. Jacob Corbin
  • 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  After a week of intense inspections, the 14th Medical Group was given an overall rating of "Excellent" by the Headquarters AF Inspection Agency, Directorate of Medical Operations inspection team.

In addition, the 14th MDG was also inspected by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, a civilian accreditation agency. While their results will not be available for 30-45 days, 14th MDG leadership was briefed that only minor issues were found.

Col. Diane Fletcher, 14th MDG commander, said it was a team effort that led to the success during the week-long inspections.

"I am extremely proud of each and every one of the members of the Medical Group nation," she said. "This score could not have been achieved without a lot of hard work and dedication to the mission by civilians, contractors, active duty and reservist personnel. This inspection team looked at all the data since the last inspection - so the outstanding performance had to be sustained for the past three years in order to earn the 'Excellent' rating."

The inspection team's results narrative said the 14th MDG "is fulfilling the health care needs of their beneficiary population in an excellent manner while actively supporting the Department of Defense, Air Education Training Command and the 14th FTW. The "BLAZE" medics achieved a number one ranking in AETC in 5 of 6 Service Delivery Assessment criteria."

In addition, the narrative made special note of the leadership of the 14th MDG, saying "Colonel Fletcher and her executive leadership team are a dynamic and cohesive group actively engaged in the delivery of safe and efficient health care."

Overall, Colonel Fletcher said, it was the outstanding performance by each and every member of the 14th MDG team that led to the excellent rating.

Colonel Fletcher also remarked that for the patients of the 14th MDG, these results are an assurance that they are receiving the best health care possible.