7/3/2003 - Canoga Park, California – Aegis Medical Systems announces the establishment of its Patient Advocacy and Advisory Groups ("PAAG") throughout its statewide clinic system. PAAG members are current and recovered methadone patients who have been recruited from each clinic to provide advice and review the effectiveness of Aegis’ protocols and procedures. PAAG members meet quarterly at Aegis’ corporate headquarters and provide patient “feedback” –an essential “tool” for Aegis’ plan for improvement of patient care and customer service. These efforts are consistent with Aegis’ business philosophy and pursuit of exemplary ethical and clinical standards.
Pete Petit, Director of Quality Assurance notes, “The PAAG concept is long overdue in the narcotic treatment program field. Involving current patients in a serious advisory board demonstrates Aegis’ long term commitment to the professionalism and integrity of its programs.”
For further information on the PAAG please visit www.aegispaag.com.
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., operates one of the largest chains of narcotic treatment programs in the nation. Headquartered in Canoga Park California, Aegis has 26 clinics throughout the state serving over 5,500 patients per day. For the last six years, Aegis has focused its efforts on raising clinical standards and regulatory compliance. Since 2000, Aegis has allocated significant resources to the training of its 300 employees, and to the development of new and more effective treatment policies, protocols and procedures, as well as expanded its Scope of Practice to address the various medical, mental and socio-economic needs of its patients.
Aegis is also supporting the successful recover of its patients through its Patient Advocacy and Advisory Group (PAAG), Keys To Recovery (K2R) support groups, as well as commissioned offices for an Ombudsman, General Counsel, and Legislative Analyst (Jim Gonzalez & Associates). Additionally, Aegis has participated in pharmaceutical and behavioral research studies with other leading institutions (e.g., NIDA, Johnson & Johnson, Bayer, Rand Corporation, Friends Research, etc.)
The Aegis Family of Corporations includes Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., Aegis Institute, Inc. (a non-profit organization), and Nationwide Medical Group, Inc. (a professional corporation).
Contact Person(s):
Priscilla Shrader, Executive Assistant
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc.
(818) 206-0360
Pete Petit, Director of Quality Assurance & Licensing
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc.
(818) 206-0360