Memorial Hospital laboratory receives accreditation from College of American Pathologists 

CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Memorial Hospital 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 facility’s director, Dr. Katherine Kasper, was advised of this global recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. Memorial Hospital Laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.  

In a press release, Dr. Kasper said, “This accreditation affirms our commitment to the highest standards in laboratory medicine.”

Ada Bair, Memorial Hospital CEO, said, “We are proud of our lab team and their dedication to safe, quality care. This achievement reflects our mission to continuously raise the bar for patient service.”

During the CAP accreditation process, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control 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 over 23,000 laboratory participants, 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.  

As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, 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 CAP.org.