How long has CDC been aware of AAALACs findings and decision?
CDC was given an oral report at the end of the actual site visit in 2005 which addressed some, but not all of the issues raised in the Dec. 1, 2005, preliminary written report. CDC received AAALAC’s letter with their preliminary findings and pending decision the first week of December. After receiving this letter, CDC contacted AAALAC and asked, per their procedures, for an oral hearing which was held in January of 2006. Also, the CDC director called AAALAC to state firmly the agency’s commitment to working with AAALAC and take the steps necessary to maintain its accreditation. AAALAC accepted our preliminary steps and maintained our accreditation on a probationary status during this year as we worked to investigate and correct all deficiencies.
