Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is proud to announce receiving the AAAHC Bernard Kershner Innovation in Quality Improvement Award for our ‘Accelerated Hepatitis C Screening of Patient Population’ project. This award highlights our commitment to improving health outcomes for Alaska Native patients.
Hepatitis C (Hep C) poses significant health challenges, with Alaska Native communities experiencing disproportionately high death rates. TCC’s initiative introduced enhanced screening protocols, provider education, and systemic improvements to address these disparities and improve patient care across our region.
The project’s success reflects the dedication of our team. Vanessa Ketzler, TCC’s Quality Management Director, and Jenni Prewitt, Quality Analysis/Quality Improvement Specialist, accepted the award during the AAAHC Achieving Accreditation conference’s networking reception.
The Bernard A. Kershner Innovations in Quality Improvement Awards honor organizations achieving measurable success in patient care and safety. Named after a visionary leader in ambulatory health care, these awards celebrate innovation and excellence in quality improvement.
This recognition underscores TCC’s mission to promote the wellness of Alaska Native people and our vision of Healthy, Strong, Unified Tribes. Congratulations to the entire team for their impactful work as we continue striving for excellence and ensuring world-class care for our Tribes and beneficiaries.
To see an overview of this study, visit: https://www.tananachiefs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Hep-C-QI-AAAHC-Contest-3.pdf