The Copley Hospital Laboratory has achieved continued accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) following a recent inspection. The award is one of prestige as it recognizes excellence in the services being provided. The CAP Laboratory Program is recognized by the federal government as being equal or more stringent than the government’s own inspection program.
Copley Laboratory Manager Dave McLane explains that the accreditation process involves an on-site inspection. “The inspection is stringent and is designed to specifically ensure all laboratory patients are receiving the highest standard of care,” said McLane. The inspectors review records and the quality control of procedures for the preceding two years as well as staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety programs and records, and the overall management of the laboratory.
Copley’s Lab employs 15 technicians and one pathologist. McLane describes the team as extremely competent and dedicated, stating “The services they provide are vital to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. We have to be thorough in performing our jobs in order to provide dependable answers to physicians."
Services available at Copley’s Laboratory include blood bank, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and pathology. Last year more than 308,750 lab tests were provided.
Contact Information
Leah Hollenberger Senior Director Development, Marketing & Public Relations Copley Health Systems 802-888-8301 lhollenberger@chsi.org
