Iredell Memorial Hospital Laboratory Receives Reaccreditation from College of American Pathologists

The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has once again awarded accreditation to Iredell Memorial Hospital’s main laboratory in Statesville, North Carolina, based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs.

Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk, an important way that laboratories can contribute to improved patient outcomes. The facility’s director, Asha C. Sigei, MD, was advised of its global recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. Iredell Memorial Hospital is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.

“I am not surprised that our lab has received CAP reaccreditation,” said Sigei. “Our highly trained team, which includes certified, skilled phlebotomists and American Society for Clinical Pathologists-certified medical technologists and technicians, has always strived to adhere and maintain thousands of detailed laboratory standards, procedure and policies. I am also grateful for the continuous support that the hospital administration has always offered us, including ensuring we have state-of-the-art laboratory equipment. Kudos to the entire team.”

Leadership shared their sentiments on learning of the laboratory’s accreditation.

“The Laboratory team at Iredell Health System has always strived to meet or surpass the highest standard of quality and safety by the standards of the College of American Pathologists. I am honored and grateful to be a part of such a great team of people, including our pathologist, medical technologist, medical technicians, histologist, phlebotomist, and specimen processors. Our laboratory is always collaboratively supported by a great administration and management team,” said Mark Berry, Laboratory Director.

“Our lab has successfully achieved CAP reaccreditation, thanks to the dedication and expertise of our incredible lab staff. Their hard work ensures we maintain the highest standards of quality and patient care. Thank you for your continued trust and support,” said Joshua Self, Vice President of Operations.

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. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and records, and overall management. These reviews help verify that activities reflect the most recent best practices.

With over 23,000 laboratory participants, in addition to accreditation, the CAP offers proficiency testing/external quality assessment (PT/EQA) programs, quality improvement tools, and protocols and guidelines to ensure excellence in all areas across the laboratory. Built on a foundation of pathologist expertise, the CAP partners with laboratories worldwide to elevate the quality of laboratory medicine with best-in-class solutions designed to drive operational excellence, achieve diagnostic confidence, and ensure the best patient care.

About the College of American Pathologists
As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the CAP serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. For more information, visit the CAP Newsroom, CAP.org and yourpathologist.org to watch pathologists at work and see the stories of patients who trust them with their care.