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Clinical Labs at Methodist Hospital Accredited
for Excellence
The clinical laboratories at Methodist Hospital have been
awarded two accreditations recently by the Commission on Laboratory
Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP)
and by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). These
labs handle all patient testing and the preparation of blood
products for transfusion in the South Philadelphia hospital.
“This accreditation is a result of a team effort,”
said Dr. Harvey J. Bellin, chief of Clinical Laboratories
at Methodist Hospital Division of Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital. "Our entire staff is to be commended."
CAP’s inspectors examine the records and quality control
of the laboratory, as well as the education and qualifications
of the total staff. They also examine the facilities, equipment,
laboratory safety and laboratory management to determine how
well the laboratory is serving the patient.
The AABB determines whether the hospital and transfusion
service meet established requirements for methods, procedures,
personnel knowledge, equipment and facilities. The accreditation
program promotes the highest standard of care for patients,
all aspects of blood banking and transfusion medicine.
Methodist Hospital, a division of Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital, has been providing state-of-the-art, community-based
health-care services to residents of South Philadelphia since
1892. Staffed with board-certified physicians in every specialty,
Methodist Hospital is dedicated to superior quality health
care, and offers a wide range of community outreach services.
The College of American Pathologists is widely considered
the leader in laboratory quality assurance. It is an advocate
for high-quality and cost-effective medical care.
The American Association of Blood Banks sets standards, assesses
and accredits blood collection and transfusion facilities,
and provides continuing education and information. These standards
not only reflect the level of professional proficiency for
blood banks and transfusion services in the United States,
but also provide the basis for practice in similar facilities
around the world. For information or to make an appointment
with a Methodist Hospital physician, call 1-800-JEFF-NOW.
Published: 3-20-2002
Media Only Contact:
Nan Myers
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Phone: 215/955-6300
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