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Dear Dr. NAACLS,

In the new Standards that were adopted in October 2012, Standard 2B states the following in regards to an annual submission of outcomes measures:

“If the outcomes measure(s) does/do not meet the stated NAACLS approved benchmarks (see NAACLS website), then an analysis and action plan must be submitted to correct the deficiency(ies).”

I’ve looked everywhere on the website but I can’t seem to find these benchmarks.  Can you tell me where I can find them? And when will we be asked to submit these?

Signed,

Dr. Just Getting Ready

Dear Dr. NAACLS:

I recently finished the didactic portion of my program, and the only remaining requirement for completion of the program is the clinical rotations. Although I completed the requirements for my externship six months ago, I have yet to be placed at a clinical site to complete this portion of the program. Since that time I have spoken with everyone involved with the program, without making progress. I really don’t think that I will be assigned to a clinical site in the near future and I think that the program is violating the terms of its accreditation.

 What should I do?

 Concerned Student

Dear Dr. NAACLS,

I have been a Program Director of a NAACLS Accredited Program for a few years now, but it wasn’t until this past year that my program went through the NAACLS re-accreditation process.  During my site visit, one of our site visitors mentioned that my faculty and I could get more involved with NAACLS by becoming a NAACLS Volunteer.  We are definitely interested in doing so…but we are not sure where to start or what is involved. 

Sincerely,

Potential NAACLS Volunteer Extraordinaire