GI Consultants Pathology Lab Receives Accreditation from CAP
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to the GI Consultants Pathology Laboratory in Reno, Nevada based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs.
The facility’s director, Phillip C. Usera, MD, was advised of this national recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. GI Consultants Pathology Laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.
“The GIC Pathology lab has just concluded an inspection by the College of American Pathology Laboratory Accreditation Program (every 2 years), and I am proud to announce that our lab has passed – AGAIN – with zero deficiencies!! I have been involved with the CAP program for a decade, and I can say from experience that it is an exceptional rarity that lab passes with zero deficiencies,” said Dr. Usera. “Please extend your kudos and congratulations to Jessica Helsel, Pathology Manager, for her meticulous organization, and managerial discipline, as well as Elena Gorsett and Karina Sissom, Histology Technicians, for all their hard work, discipline, and continuous commitment to quality and laboratory excellence! I know I appreciate their work daily! Great job everyone!”
The U.S. federal government recognizes the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, begun in the early 1960s, as being equal-to or more-stringent-than the government’s own inspection program.
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 for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management.
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, read the CAP annual report at cap.org.