Steubenville, Ohio—February 20, 2024– The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Trinity Health System Trinity Medical Center West Laboratory, Steubenville, Ohio 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, Himanshu M. Doshi, M.D., was advised of this global recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. Trinity Health System Trinity Medical Center West Laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.
Members of the Trinity Medical Center West Laboratory team pose with certificates honoring their accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (L to R) (front to back): Mimi McCabe; Dr. Himanshu Doshi, Medical Director; Theresa Clark, Market Director of Laboratory Services; Cindy Stuck; Hannah O’Brien; Lynn Rine; Gail Worrels; Alisha Speaker; Diane Harris; Beth Howell; Logan Totterdale; Joe Brinskey; Jeff Hawken; Sheronda Barbetta; Pam Robson; Connie Moore; Cheyenne Lake; and Lindsay Helton.
“We are honored to receive the CAP accreditation. Quality medical diagnostics are integral for successful patient outcomes,” Himanshu Doshi, M.D., Chairman and Medical Director of Trinity Pathology & Clinical Laboratories, Trinity Health System, said. “CAP accreditation is a testament to the standards that we uphold in our laboratory when it comes to providing accurate and timely diagnostic testing to our physicians and patients. It is indeed a team effort, and we are proud of our team that performs at such an extraordinary level every day for the care of our patients.”
“I firmly believe that this accreditation of our laboratory is not just a badge of honor; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care and safety,” Matt Grimshaw, Market President of Trinity Health System, said.
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 that 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 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.
Members of the Trinity Medical Center West Laboratory team pose with certificates honoring their accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (L to R) (front to back)–Dr. Himanshu Doshi, Medical Director; Theresa Clark, Market Director of Laboratory Services; Hannah O’Brien; Cindy Stuck; Mimi McCabe; Lynn Rine; Diane Harris; Alisha Speaker; Beth Howell; and Jeff Hawken.
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.
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