The application for commendation is via electronic form. To receive the application please email us at quality@urgentcareassociation.org.
The Urgent Care Association (UCA) and the College of Urgent Care Medicine® (CUCM) offer an Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation program for Urgent Care organizations that demonstrate a commitment to responsible prescribing practices for antibiotics. With antimicrobial resistance on the rise, UCA advocates for healthcare providers to prescribe the right drug in the right dose for the right duration.
UCA Commendation Programs require Urgent Care organizations to provide evidence of their compliance with the Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship program developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Antibiotic resistance is a serious threat, and UCA is proud to take a leadership role in finding a solution to this growing problem. With a real need for comprehensive antibiotic stewardship across the healthcare industry, UCA encourages all Urgent Care providers to take ownership of their prescribing practices and understand the role they play in stewardship efforts.
The Urgent Care Association (UCA) and the College of Urgent Care Medicine® (CUCM) support and advocate for specific training in the specialty of Urgent Care medicine for providers working in Urgent Care. Academic training programs and residencies in family medicine typically provide insufficient training and practical experience in the depth and breadth of skills required in this unique setting, and emergency medicine programs typically provide insufficient training in the primary care-related aspects of Urgent Care.
Urgent Care medicine is not yet recognized as a specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Though other board exams do exist, even their use is not widespread, leaving a gap in the certification of specialized skills and competency in Urgent Care. The Specialty Training Commendation Program requires Urgent Care organizations to provide evidence of their commitment to formalized training and continuing education for clinicians in Urgent Care medicine. The program provides a framework for specialty training, which focuses on clinical training and patient experience training.
Find a list of Urgent Care organizations with commendation distinctions.
