VWCH medical lab earns accreditation

VW County Hospital news

Van Wert County Hospital New Vision Medical Lab received accreditation based on the results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the College of American Pathologists’ (CAP) accreditation programs.

The VWCH facility’s director, James E. Conley, M.D., was advised of this national recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. Van Wert County Hospital New Vision Medical Lab-VWCH is one of more than 7,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.

The U.S. federal government recognizes the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, which was first developed in the early 1960s, as being equal to, or more stringent than, the government’s own inspection program.

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 of procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and records, and overall management.

About the College of American Pathologists

The College of American Pathologists (CAP), celebrating 50 years as the gold standard in laboratory accreditation, is a medical society that serves more than 18,000 physician members and the global laboratory community. It is the world’s largest association composed exclusively of board-certified pathologists and is the worldwide leader in laboratory quality assurance. CAP advocates accountable, high-quality, and cost-effective patient care. More information about the CAP can be found at www.cap.org.