WTH Receives Accreditation from College of American PathologistsWallace Thomson Hospital was recently awarded an accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site inspection.
Wallace Thomson Hospital is one of more than 6,000 CAP-accredited laboratories nationwide. The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program was developed in the early 1960s, and is recognized by the federal government as being equal to or more stringent than the government’s own inspection program.
"This is a proud achievement for our lab," said Susan Foster, Director of Laboratory Services and Chief Compliance Officer. “I am also proud of the teamwork of my employees who work tirelessly everyday to ensure high quality standards for our laboratory.”
During the CAP accreditation process, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine the entire staff’s qualifications, the laboratory’s equipment, facilities, safety program, and record, as well as the overall management of the laboratory. This stringent inspection program is designed to specifically ensure the highest standard of care for the laboratory’s patients.
The College of American Pathologists is a medical society serving nearly 16,000 physician members and the laboratory community throughout the world. It is the world’s largest association composed exclusively of pathologists and is widely considered the leader in laboratory quality assurance. The CAP is an advocate for high-quality and cost-effective medical care.
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