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University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, March 4, 1992
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On behalf of the 1992 Senior Class and the Senior Advisory Board, we would like to congratulate the finalists for the 1992 CLASS Award.
(Citation for Leadership and Achievement in Student Services)
Ann Eversole Director of Organizations and Activities
Jo Hardesty Director of Legal Services for Students
Jim Henry Associate Director for University Placement center
Watkins earns another three-year accreditation
Margaret Miller Associate Director of Organizations and Activities
Watkins Memorial Health Center is celebrating official notification of a clean bill of health.
An accreditation association noti-
cating last week that it had been
accredited.
Although Watkins received excellent overall evaluations, the accreditation survey shows that some areas need improvement.
Jeff Wineberg Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
Watkins initially was accredited in 1988 for three years, which is the highest level of accreditation.
By Katherine Manweiler
Kansan staff writer
"It has upgraded the quality of care given throughout college health, and now there's pressure on college health to become accredited." Orient said.
Jim Boyle, associate director of Watkins, said accreditation was a demanding process that offered proof of the quality health care at Watkins.
Calista Orent, quality assurance coordinator for Watkins, said the accreditation process placed positive pressure on college health centers.
"Every time a patient walks through this door, their treatment affects our quality assurance." Royle said. "What we're seeing is that we're at a plateau where we feel like we have excellent skills, and we're trying to maintain them."
Lorna Zimmer Director of Student Assistant Center
In 1988, the accreditation committee evaluated five urinary tract infection charts and concluded that some of the documentation was not thorough.
Gayle Elliott, director of accreditation services for Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care,
A study was conducted in 1990 by Watkins to research the finding. Only 57 percent of the 150 urinary tract infection charts audited were without deficiencies. The deficiencies ranged from no documentation of gynecological symptoms or incomplete medical histories to no documentation of pelvic exams that could rule out other medical problems.
The recipient of the award will be announced at halftime of the home basketball game against Missouri.
A follow-up study was done by Watkins in 1991. Of the 115 charts audited, 71 percent were documented completely. This level does not meet accreditation compliance goals of 80 percent.
Boyle said the deficiencies did not mean students had not received adequate care.
continue to meet those needs," he said.
Most college health centers only have one or two board-certified physicians, but Watkins has nine, he said.
"One of my goals is to continue to re-evaluate students' needs and to change our programs and services to
"I think the care was adequate, but we haven't documented it," he said. "There's a big difference there. The fact that we got accredited shows that we're not having any major problems. You can always improve."
Charles Yockey, chief of staff at Watkins, said the two-member accreditation team that evaluated Watkins in November commented about the excellent quality of the sports medicine clinic, the lab report system and the medical records in general.
"All of the applicants ultimately receive accreditation, because they are committed to achieving it," Elliot said. "Even if the initial accreditation is not ultimately, because of their commitment, they will become accredited."
Watkins was evaluated based on factors such as adequate care, reasonable costs, clean facilities and proper documentation of files.
Inc., (AAHC) said the association reviewed about 160 applications each year for accreditation from hospitals, clinics and college health centers. Seventy college health centers of 3,800 are accredited by AAHC.
Accreditation agencies also may give one-year accreditations or defer the accreditation until their standards are met. Accreditation is not required.
Groups unite to combat voter apathy
By Greg Farmer
The deadline for registering to vote in the April 7 primary is March 23.
Kansan staff writer
The Douglas County League of Women Voters wants students at the University of Kansas to know their votes count.
In a last-ditch effort to get KU students registered to vote in Kansas' April 7 presidential preference primary, members of the league will join forces with Black Men of Today and the Native American Students Association.
Ares said the league was committed to increasing student involvement in elections.
The groups will operate registration tables between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. March 18 at Wescoe Hall, the Burge Academy. Coach Nancy Ares, the league president.
important in that attempt. If we get people to vote young, they are more likely to vote for the rest of their lives."
"We have to combat voter apathy," she said. "Young people are very
Ares said the league was working with the Native American Students Association and Black Men of Today in reach under-represented groups.
"One of our goals has been to be a contributor to racial harmony," she said. "That is the reason we looked to minority groups for help on this project."
"Even if they are registered in another state, we can cancel that registration and get them registered here," Jaimes said.
Patty Jaimes, Douglas County clerk, said all students who claimed Lawrence as their legal place of residence could register to vote in Douglas County.
Any student who is 18 years old or older and has been a resident of Lawrence for 14 days can register to vote, Jaimes said.
"But the reason for that is not that students don't know as much as other people." Ciglar said. "It reflects more on the busy lives students lead."
Allan Cigler, professor of political science, said people under 25 usually voted less than other age groups.
The county clerk's office will be open until 19n.m. March 19,20and 23
She said the county clerk's office would stay open longer prior to the registration deadline to accommodate people who wanted to register.
Jaimie said people who wanted to register to vote could come to her office before March 23.
She also said people who were not sure whether they were eligible to vote in Lawrence could contact her office.
"The process is very easy and won't take much time at all." Jaime said. "The only effort it will take is the effort to come to the office."
But Cigler said students also were less concerned because most were not paying taxes yet.
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