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Newark, Ohio – July 25, 2008 – The Medical Center of Newark Laboratory (MCN), Newark, Ohio, has been awarded an accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site inspection.
“We are deeply honored for this national recognition,” says William Pierce, Director of Laboratory Services, who was congratulated recently by CAP officials for the excellence of services MCN is providing to the community.
MCN is a general hospital offering inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical care in over 20 medical specialties. The facility includes 33 inpatient beds, imaging, laboratory, inpatient pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pre-admission testing, and 24/7 physician coverage.
The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, begun in the early 1960s, is recognized by the federal government as being equal to, or more stringent than, the government’s own inspection program. During the CAP accreditation process, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years.
CAP inspectors also examine the qualifications of the entire staff, the laboratory’s equipment, facilities, safety program, and record, as well as the overall management of the laboratory. This exacting and meticulous inspection program is specifically designed to ensure the highest standard of care for laboratory patients.
About the Medical Center of Newark Laboratory (MCN)
MCN is a 67,500 square foot, 33-bed, physician-designed facility built on the principles of compassionate, high-quality healthcare for Ohio residents.
MCN is the expansion of the Newark Surgery Center and Newark Health Imaging. The new hospital opened in December 2007. Designed with 5-star patient comfort at the forefront, MCN’s core belief is that healthcare is a partnership between patient, physician, and staff. For further information about MCN, go to http://www.mcnohio.com/.
About The College of American Pathologists (CAP)
CAP is a medical society serving nearly 16,000 physician members and the laboratory community throughout the world. It is the world’s largest association composed exclusively of pathologists and is widely considered the leader in laboratory quality assurance. The CAP is an advocate for high-quality and cost-effective medical care.