Thibodaux Regional’s Laboratory Receives Accreditation

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center is proud to announce that its Main Laboratory has been accredited by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site inspection.

CAP congratulated the Laboratory staff for the Aexcellence of the services being provided at Thibodaux Regional’s Laboratory is one of the more than 6,000 CAP-accredited laboratories nationwide.

The Cap Laboratory Accreditation Program, begun in the early 1960s, is recognized by the federal government as being equal to or more stringent than the government’s own inspection program.

During the CAP accreditation process, inspectors examine the Laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the two years prior to the on-site inspection. 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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