Houston, MO The Texas County Memorial Hospital's Family Clinic in Licking recently passed their Rural Health Clinic inspection conducted by the State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, board members heard at their monthly meeting on Tuesday. "State inspections are always unannounced and complete surprises," Linda Pamperien, TCMH chief financial officer, said. "The Licking Family Clinic team was ready and well-prepared." Pamperien explained that there are many metrics to the inspection including checking medications for proper storage and dating, infection prevention procedures, patient privacy policies and procedures, laboratory testing requirements, biohazard containers, sterilized instruments, and patient care policies. Pamperien noted that the inspection was the first one for the clinic under the management of Melanie Scavone, clinic manager. "The clinic passed with 100 percent compliance and zero deficiencies," Pamperien said. &