Washington Regional Lab Achieves CAP Reaccreditation
Washington Regional Medical Center’s laboratory recently achieved reaccreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the world’s leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs.
The reaccreditation was earned based on the results of a recent on-site CAP inspection to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients. Inspectors examined the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examined laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and records, and overall management.
Dr. Lucas Campbell, medical director of Washington Regional’s laboratory, said the reaccreditation demonstrates the lab team’s dedication to excellence in medical laboratory services. “Washington Regional’s lab is among the busiest in the state and performs millions of tests each year. This reaccreditation is the result of strong lab leadership and our team members’ commitment to continuous quality improvement.”
Washington Regional Chief Operating Officer and Administrator Birch Wright said the achievement helps Washington Regional fulfill its mission of improving the health of people in the communities it serves. “Physicians and providers rely on accurate lab tests to help determine the best course of treatment for each patient. The excellent standard of service provided by our laboratory helps our staff provide high quality care to our patients.”
Washington Regional first achieved CAP accreditation in 1978 and was among the first medical labs in Northwest Arkansas to receive the designation. The U.S. federal government recognizes the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program as being equal to or more stringent than the government’s own inspection program.