Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital Lab Recognized for Quality Services

Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital (MHMNH) proudly announces it has met all the criteria for laboratory accreditation by leading national laboratory accreditor COLA Inc.

COLA’s program and standards enable clinical laboratories and staff to meet United States Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and other regulatory requirements. The MHMNH laboratory was first accredited by COLA in 2022.

“Reaccreditation by COLA affirms the exceptional quality and precision of the work of our laboratory team and our dedication to maintaining the highest standards in laboratory medicine,” said Misha Tate, Director of Laboratory Services, Mon Health Medical Center.

Through a mentoring approach using education to improve quality and patient safety, accreditation is given to laboratories that apply the highest standards of quality in day-to-day operations, demonstrate continued accuracy in the performance of proficiency testing, and pass a rigorous on-site laboratory survey.

“Achieving COLA reaccreditation is not just a milestone for our laboratory, it’s a win for our patients,” said Dr. Christopher Edwards, Emergency Services Director of Mon Health System and Chief Administrative Officer of Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital. “This recognition underscores our promise to provide safe, accurate and reliable care, ensuring our community receives the best possible health care outcomes.”