The American Hospital Association Extends Its Exclusive Endorsement of Certiphi Screening's Applicant Screening and Drug Testing Services

AHA Endorsement Seal The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced it has extended its exclusive endorsement of Certiphi Screening, Inc.’s Applicant Screening and Drug Testing Services. Following the AHA Signature Due Diligence Process, AHA Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of the AHA, awards the AHA Endorsement to products and services that help member hospitals and health care organizations achieve operational excellence.

Helping ensure safety in the workplace and compliance with federal and state screening regulations are vital concerns for health care organizations. The effective screening of staff and employees, along with contractors and vendors, is essential for any care provider.

"The continued endorsement indicates the ongoing confidence the AHA has in the Certiphi Screening solution to help hospitals perform the due diligence necessary to maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff," said Anthony Burke, president and CEO, AHA Solutions, Inc. "Certiphi Screening’s applicant screening and drug testing services stand apart by serving health care organizations exclusively and providing thorough background check programs customized to each organization’s needs."

 Certiphi Screening Applicant Screening & Drug Testing Services Certiphi Screening’s focus on serving health care organizations provides a unique insight and understanding of the field’s hiring objectives, challenges and compliance requirements. The company’s in-house legal and compliance teams monitor federal and state screening regulations to ensure their solutions are up to date and helping clients stay ahead of the compliance curve.

"Certiphi Screening is very proud to have once again received the distinguished AHA Endorsement for our applicant screening services," said Stefan Keller, president of Certiphi Screening. "This renewal of our exclusive endorsement demonstrates our commitment to helping health care providers ensure efficiency and compliance with their background screening programs."

About the AHA
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the improvement of health in their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, who include nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations and 43,000 individual members. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. Visit www.aha.org to learn more.

About AHA Solutions
AHA Solutions, Inc. is a resource to hospitals pursuing operational excellence. As a subsidiary of the AHA, AHA Solutions collaborates with hospital leaders to identify key challenges the field faces. After conducting the proprietary AHA Signature Due Diligence Process, we award the exclusive AHA Endorsement. As an AHA member service, AHA Solutions provides access to content experts and education to support product decision making, and convenes people with like interests for knowledge sharing that is centered on timely information and research.

AHA Solutions is proud to reinvest its profits in the AHA Mission: To advance the health of individuals and communities. For more information, contact AHA Solutions at 800.242.4677 or visit www.aha-solutions.org.

About Certiphi Screening®
Certiphi Screening, Inc. offers customized applicant screening solutions, including background checks, fingerprinting, OIG/EPLS searches, drug testing, occupational health screening and DOT compliance services. Certiphi Screening serves the healthcare community exclusively and is the only company whose applicant screening services are endorsed by the American Hospital Association. To learn more, visit Certiphi Screening at www.certiphi.com or call 888.260.1370.