Appendix A

The candidate must have actively involved in clinical practice or the management of clinical education. It is also expected that the clinical activity will occur in clinical sites where ASHW students are assigned.

Clinical Benchmarks

1. Summary of patient satisfaction questionnaire results indicating patient satisfaction
2. Annual reviews or evaluations completed by the clinic director/manager indicating excellence in providing patient-centered care
3. Preceptor evaluations completed by students demonstrating clinical teaching skills
4. Development of clinical program outcomes reports
5. Evidence of recruitment, development, and assessment of clinical education sites
6. Excellence in or recognition of mentoring/advising preceptors
7. Clinical program management is indicated by the percentage of compliant students (e.g., liability insurance, background checks, required certification, etc.)
8. Percentage of students hired by former preceptors or clinical sites
9. Reported board exam pass rates
10. Percentage of students employed upon graduation / accepted into graduate school
11. Accreditation self-study results