Delaware Quality Award Recipients
Department of Medical Affairs, Beebe Medical Center

Founded in 1916 by two-physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, Beebe Medical Center is a 158-licensed bed not-for profit community hospital in Sussex County.

The Department of Medical Affairs (DMA) is one of the major business units within the organization, responsible for medical staff credentialing, reappointment and continuing education, monitoring clinical outcomes against national standards, accrediting/regulatory compliance, case management, infection control, interpreter services, patient relations, and customer service.

The team members within Medical Affairs work not only at the Lewes Campus, but all satellite locations throughout Sussex County. They participate in numerous national initiatives to measure clinical quality, patient satisfaction, training and certification and personally participate in community functions such as speaker’s bureau, the Heart Walk and Relay for Life. Many hold state and national Board positions in healthcare related professional organizations.