New Horizons O&P Effingham, LLC in Effingham, IL has received accreditation from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc., (ABC) an independent, nonprofit organization which has been providing facility accreditation since 1948.
ABC’s evaluation of New Horizons O&P Effingham, LLC includes a thorough review of the physical facility and quality of patient care. ABC interviews both staff and patients and conducts a review of organizational documents, including records of patient care.
“Receiving Accreditation is a significant achievement, one that recognizes outstanding performance by New Horizons O&P Effingham, LLC” says Catherine A. Carter, Executive Director of ABC. “The facility owners should be commended for their commitment to providing quality care to the people in the community.”
Founded in 1948, ABC is dedicated to improving the quality of the nation’s orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care through accreditation and certification. ABC encourages facilities to meet or exceed quality standards through accreditation and the teaching of quality improvement concepts.
New Horizons O&P Effingham, LLC is committed to providing the best orthotics and prosthetic experience with the highest quality of care for optimal results. The owners of New Horizons Orthotic & Prosthetic Services opened three clinics in Central Nebraska from 2020-2022. Effingham’s clinic, the company’s newest & fourth facility, opened in March 2024 to meet the needs of our local community and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on providing Central Illinois with the highest quality of products that are delivered in an efficient manner. Hands-on techniques facilitate rehabilitation and functional recovery. A comprehensive follow-up program ensures proper fit and function of the device.
“We are extremely pleased to have achieved this designation,” states Andrew Sparks, CPO and Clinical Director. “Accreditation is a rigorous process, but one that we welcome as a continual quality improvement mechanism. Earning ABC accreditation is another measure of our excellence as a premier provider of lower & upper extremity orthotics, spinal orthotics, foot orthotics and lower & upper extremity prosthetics and reflects our commitment to our patients.”
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. has been credentialing practitioners and accrediting organizations since 1948 in accordance with established standards of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient care. As a nonprofit organization, ABC’s mission is to establish and advocate for the highest patient care and organizational standards in the provision of safe and effective orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic services.
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