CharterCARE laboratories recognized for commitment to quality, excellence and high standards in patient care
CharterCARE is proud to announce that Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and Roger Williams Laboratories have earned accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) following recent on-site inspections.
Recognized for its rigorous standards, CAP accreditation reflects a laboratory’s commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement. The accreditation process evaluates laboratory operations against established standards designed to promote excellence in laboratory medicine and support high-quality patient care.
About the College of American Pathologists
The College of American Pathologists is the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and a leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs. CAP serves patients, pathologists and the public by fostering and advocating for excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.
A Rigorous Accreditation Process
During the CAP accreditation process, inspectors review a laboratory’s records and quality-control procedures as well as staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety programs and overall management. The inspection process is designed to verify that laboratory practices meet CAP requirements and reflect current best practices.
CAP accreditation places Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and Roger Williams Laboratories among more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.
Laboratory medicine plays an essential role throughout a patient’s care, providing physicians and other health care professionals with information that helps inform diagnoses, treatment decisions and ongoing care. Earning CAP accreditation further demonstrates CharterCARE’s commitment to maintaining high standards across the laboratory services our patients and providers rely on every day.
Congratulations to the pathology and laboratory medicine teams at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center for this significant accomplishment and their continued commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.