The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologist (CAP) has awarded accreditation to SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Laboratory, Centralia, Illinois based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk, an important way that laboratories can contribute to improved patient outcomes.
The facility’s director, David M. Amberger, MD, was advised of this global recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.
“As the Regional Medical Director of Pathology for SSM Southern Illinois, and Saint Louis University, Department of Pathology I want to thank the Laboratory staff for their relentless commitment to quality and service to our physicians and patients.” David Amberger, MD, SLUCARE Physician Group
During the Cap accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control procedures. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management. These reviews help verify activities reflect the most recent best practices.
With over 23,000 laboratory participants, in addition to accreditation, the CAP offers proficiency testing/external quality assessment (PT/EQA) programs, quality improvement tools, and protocols and guidelines to ensure excellence in all areas across the laboratory. Built on a foundation of pathologist expertise, the College of American Pathologist (CAP) partners with laboratories worldwide to elevate the quality of laboratory medicine with best-in-class solutions designed to drive operational excellence, achieve diagnostic confidence, and ensure the best patient care.
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