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78th MDG shines during inspections

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  • By Wayne Crenshaw
  • 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
The 78th Medical Group scored well on two recent inspections, one conducted by the Air Force and one by a civilian medical organization.

The 78th MDG received an "excellent" on the Health Services Inspection, which is done by the Air Force Inspector General's Office. It's score of 91 was less than a point shy of what it needed to receive an "outstanding."

A civilian group called the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Healthcare conducted a simultaneous but separate inspection.

The civilian inspectors announced Friday the group received its highest rating of "substantial compliance."

Staff Sgt. Randy Wehrung, the group's chief of compliance, said he was pleased with the results of both inspections, especially because of frequent personnel changes.

"Not every hospital gets an excellent rating," he said. "Trying to maintain compliance is tough because we are so transitory."

He said the civilian inspection offers further validation the group is providing services at a high level.