The Navy Medicine Operational Training Center (NMOTC) announced the presentation of a quality certification from the National Association of Occupational Health Professionals (NAOHP) to Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI), Feb. 24.

NAMI, a detachment of NMOTC, was recognized by NAOHP for a three-year outstanding achievement following an onsite survey. NAOHP Site Surveyor Donna Lee Gardner, a nurse and occupational health consultant who helped develop the national standards applied during the certification process, said she was particularly impressed with NAMI.

"They have an outstanding program," said Gardner. "They have a highly-committed staff that works wonderfully as a team for patient and client company excellence. There are many aspects of the practice that truly set it apart."

Occupational health programs and clinics undergoing NAOHP certifications are evaluated in six categories including administration, operational framework, staffing processes, quality assurance, product line development, and sales and marketing.

NAMI scored 96 percent compliance to these standards.

"Receiving an honor like this is really a testament to the quality of work consistently put forth from our Sailors," said Cmdr. Robert Carpenter, NAMI director of Clinical Services. "From the front lines of patient care through our leadership and civilian support staff, this is a recognition that everyone can say they had a hand in."

NAMI is a component of Navy Medicine Operational Training Center (NMOTC), which reports to Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics (NMETLC), the sole point of accountability for Navy Medicine education and logistical support.

NAMI, NMOTC, and NMETLC are all part of the Navy Medicine team, a global health care network of Navy medical professionals around the world who provide high-quality health care to more than 1 million eligible beneficiaries. Navy Medicine personnel deploy with Sailors and Marines worldwide, providing critical mission support aboard ships, in the air, under the sea, and on the battlefield.

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