Workforce Magazine Recognizes Urgent Care of Connecticut with 2013 Optimas Award Company Receives Silver in Partnership Category

BROOKFIELD, CONN. — The executive management team of Urgent Care of Connecticut (UCC) announced today that they have received a prestigious Optimas award from Workforce magazine, a business magazine serving the needs of human resources professionals since 1922.  The company has received silver in the Partnership category for its efforts in earning accreditation and the Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission, a national symbol of quality and safety in healthcare performance standards.

It was an arduous process, which took nine months to complete.  A multitalented team was assembled representing all aspects of the business ranging from operations, human resources, physicians, and allied health professionals.  More than 1,000 standards were divided among the group in order to evaluate the organization’s compliance.  “In any organization, it can be difficult to bring together a cross-functional team and have them successfully meet an aggressive goal.  Getting UCC accredited with The Joint Commission is the best group project I’ve ever participated in because of the outstanding level of professionalism, engagement, and passion the members brought to the table,” commented Beth Agen, MBA, chief performance officer and human resources compliance officer.  “The value generated by learning the roles and expectations of other team members and other employee stakeholders not only makes UCC a better workplace, but us better employees.”

Now in its 22nd year, Optimas award winners are selected by the Workforce editorial staff based on tangible business results.  Winners are recognized for identifying a critical issue within their organization and successfully implementing a HR solution that generates significant results.  “The Optimas Awards were established to celebrate innovative HR programs and initiatives,” stated Mike Prokopeak, editorial director of the Human Capital Media Group, which publishes Workforce magazine.  “Winners harnessed sometimes limited resources to deliver significant success, proving a strong HR function is key to a thriving organization.”

Urgent Care of Connecticut and fellow Optimas winners are featured in the December issue of Workforce magazine.  For more information on the Optimas Awards, please visit Workforce.com/optimas.

About Urgent Care of Connecticut:                                                                                                                           Established in 2008 in Southbury, CT, Urgent Care of Connecticut (UCC) is setting the gold standard for acute care of non-life threatening medical conditions in the State.  UCC was the first physician-owned urgent care center in Connecticut to be certified by the Urgent Care Association of America and the only independent urgent care provider in New England to be accredited by The Joint Commission, the gold standard for safety and quality.  UCC prides itself on treating patients as individuals, assisting the communities it serves by alleviating stress on hospital emergency rooms, and providing a convenient alternative to primary care physician offices.  A 2012 & 2013 Top Workplaces honoree with full-service clinics located across the State, Urgent Care of Connecticut offers walk-in treatment for a wide array of illnesses and injuries. Travel and adult vaccinations, X-rays, blood and urine tests, EKGs, physical exams, and IV fluid/medication are also offered.

All Urgent Care of Connecticut locations are open 365 days a year between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekends and Holidays. Board certified/eligible physicians and X-ray technicians are on staff at all times, and treat patients of all ages from infants to seniors. Most major insurances are accepted, including Medicare, and reasonable and affordable self-pay options are offered.  For more information, please visit www.ucofconnecticut.com