Hope Clinic earns Gold Rating from NAFC Quality Standards Program
Jun. 18, 2024
Garland’s Hope Clinic is proud to announce that they recently qualified for a NAFC 2024 Standards Gold Rating.
The mission of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics is to ensure the medically underserved have access to affordable healthcare. The NAFC and its members are dedicated to ensuring that patients receive quality healthcare. Therefore, 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.
These standards allow to organization to showcase the quality care provided to our patients to policymakers, partners, funders and stakeholders. Additionally, the standards assist the NAFC in developing benefits and resources that will help our members enhance the care you provide to patients.
The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinic’s mission is building healthy communities for all through quality, equitable, accessible healthcare.
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.
For more information on the NAFC, visit www.nafcclinics.org.
About the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics: The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the uninsured and underinsured throughout the nation and the more than 1,400 Free and Charitable Clinics and Pharmacies that serve them. The NAFC has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Founded in 2001 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., the NAFC is working towards healthy communities for all through quality, equitable, accessible healthcare. For more information about the NAFC, visit www.nafcclinics.org.
About Hope Clinic:
In-Office Medical Services – Physicians, nurses, and volunteer health care professionals of Hope Clinic give unselfishly of their time to provide a high level of quality services to the poor and uninsured residents of Dallas County. Our desire is to partner with patients in their healthcare journey towards wellness. Patient education is a key priority in healthcare management. We address all aspects of well-being: physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological and intellectual.
Telehealth Services – Sometimes, patients suffer from issues that can be dealt with through our telehealth services. Without ever leaving their home, patients can speak face-to-face with their doctor using a computer or smartphone. Many medical issues can be dealt with through our telehealth services. These are the same doctors that patients see in our clinic. Telehealth services must be scheduled in advance. To make a telehealth appointment with your doctor, call (469) 800-2500 and ask to schedule your doctor/patient virtual visit.
Behavioral Health Services – Our Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides emotional support and assists with identifying and practicing healthy ways of dealing with some of life’s biggest challenges. Services are free of charge to our patients and are available by phone, secure video, or in person.
