The Clinical Laboratory at the EvergreenHealth Redmond emergency room received accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) following a recent on-site survey.
With this accreditation, the laboratory upholds the highest standards for laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and their record for safety, as well as overall management.
“Our laboratories conduct nearly 2,500 different tests that play a crucial role in patients’ diagnosis and treatment,” said EvergreenHealth CEO Bob Malte. “Continued excellence in laboratory services is vital to achieving the best outcomes for our patients. Pathologists and lab technicians are critical members of our health care team, combining the science of laboratory evidence with medical knowledge.”
During the CAP accreditation process, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years to ensure the highest standard of care. The federal government recognizes the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, established in the early 1960s, as being equal-to or more-stringent-than the government’s own inspection program.
“The EvergreenHealth laboratory staff and leadership strive to provide excellent patient care in a timely and efficient manner. We have prioritized continued improvement to our quality program and services, with a focus on strengthening our blood transfusion program,” said Debra Callahan, medical director of clinical pathology at EvergreenHealth. “Our recent reaccreditation by the College of American Pathologists recognizes the accomplishments of a group of dedicated laboratory professionals working diligently every day to protect our patients’ health.”
The Clinical Laboratory at EvergreenHealth Redmond provides 24/7 testing services to emergency room patients and on-site analysis of blood draws and specimens. EvergreenHealth is a member of the PacLab Network Laboratories, which operates in conjunction with several local hospitals.
The Redmond laboratory has been accredited since the year of its opening in 2011. It is among more than 7,600 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.
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