The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Windsor Clinic Laboratory 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 GVMH Windsor Clinic Lab is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.
“We are honored to receive this accreditation from the College of American Pathologists, which reflects the dedication and expertise of our laboratory team,” said Savanna Facklam, Executive Director of Ambulatory and Telehealth at GVMH. “This achievement underscores our continued commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and reliable diagnostic services to the Windsor community.”
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 record, and overall management. These reviews help verify activities and reflect the most recent best practices.
With more than 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 College of American Pathologists (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 College of American Pathologists (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 at newsroom.cap.org.
