"We are all very excited

about receiving accreditation from the CAP because it corroborates our

goal to make the quality of care for all citizens in the Southern Crescent

area the best it can be," said Donna Waggoner, director of cardiovascular

lab services, after being advised of this national recognition.

During the accreditation process,

inspectors examined the Lab Services' records and quality control

of procedures for the past two years. CAP inspectors also examined the

entire staff's qualifications, the laboratory's equipment, facilities,

safety program and record, as well as the overall management of the laboratory.

This stringent inspection program is designed to specifically ensure the

highest standard of care for patients.

The College of American Pathologists

is a medical society serving nearly 16,000 physician members and laboratory

communities throughout the world. It is the world's largest association

composed exclusively of pathologists and is widely considered the leader

in laboratory quality assurance. Southern Regional is one of more than

6,000 CAP-accredited laboratories nationwide.

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