Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center Laboratory Receives CAP Reaccreditation

The accreditation committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded reaccreditation to Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center Laboratory, based on the results of a recent on-site inspection.

Known for its rigorous standards, the CAP accreditation enhances quality, reduces risk, and highlights a laboratory’s vital role in improving patient outcomes. Mon Health Medical Center’s Laboratory is one of over 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.

“This reaccreditation reflects our continued commitment to delivering the highest quality laboratory services to our patients and providers,” said Misha Tate, Director of Laboratory Services at Mon Health Medical Center. “Our team’s dedication to maintaining rigorous standards ensures that we continue to meet and exceed expectations in diagnostic accuracy and patient care.”

During the CAP accreditation process, inspectors thoroughly examined the laboratory’s records, quality control procedures, staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety protocols and overall management practices.

“This prestigious reaccreditation highlights the exceptional work of our laboratory team. Their dedication to operational excellence ensures that we provide accurate and timely results for our patients,” said Dr. Krystal Atkinson, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Nursing Officer of Mon Health Medical Center and Chief Nursing Executive of Mon Health System. “The comprehensive review of our laboratory by CAP’s accreditation committee ensures our compliance with the most recent best practices and reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standard of care.”

For more information about laboratory services at Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center, visit MonHealth.com/Main/Laboratory1.