'Outstanding' 75th Medical Group receives results Published Dec. 15, 2011 75th Medical Group HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- "Outstanding" was the bottom line on Friday, Dec. 10, when the Air Force Inspection Agency announced the results of the 75th Medical Group's grueling week-long Health Services Inspection. The inspection also included a hard look by the civilian Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). The 430 "Combat Medics" wowed the combined inspection team and aced the over 3,000 inspection line items. Col. Don Hickman, commander of the 75th Medical Group, extolled the clinic's customer focus and teamwork as the keys to their success. "Excellence on the level that these medics achieve every day is the result of putting the customers -- our patients -- first, a true sense of Wingmanship, and being part of something bigger than the individual," said Hickman. He went on to say that "That teamwork is coupled with personal and professional excellence and accountability -- everyone doing their job as trained and excelling at every task." The group's composite score was 95, among the highest given by the Inspection Agency in 2011. "I've been doing this for over 28 years, all as a medic and been through many inspections and this is the absolute best inspection outcome that I have been a part of," noted Chief Master Sgt. Ron McAtee, 75th Medical Group Superintendent. "It is truly a testament to the outstanding men and women of the 75th Medical Group. They made this happen by completing their mission and completing it well. Each and every day they work hard to meet and exceed the needs of our customers and they do just that. It is an absolute honor and privilege to be part of such a great team. I am very proud of them. They earned this." The Health Services Inspection focused on "Expeditionary Medical Operations" (medically preparing and deploying to war Hill AFB's Airmen), "In-Garrison Medical Operations" (provision of health care), and "Leadership." The AAAHC did a white glove inspection of the quality and safety of the group's medical, dental and ancillary services practices. While the AAAHC will not have the final report complete for about 30 days, Hickman is confident of the outcome. "During the outbrief they told us they found no areas of noncompliance," Hickman said, "and I fully expect the clinic will receive its three-year accreditation with all areas rated in 'substantial compliance,' the highest possible rating."