Local Dermatology Lab Earns Perfect Rating and Laboratory Excellence Award

Owensboro Dermatology’s clinical laboratory has achieved a perfect score in an on-site accreditation survey performed by COLA, an organization that provides clinical laboratory education, consultation, and accreditation. After earning the highest rating possible the lab received the Excellence Award as one of COLA’s top performing laboratories.

Owensboro Dermatology’s lab earned a 100% in all six measurable categories which include overall rating; personnel & facility; proficiency testing; specimen & test management; quality control; and quality assurance. By successfully passing COLA’s evaluation and renewing accreditation, Owensboro Dermatology’s laboratory has proven safety, efficiency, reliability of results, and regulatory compliance all of which help to ensure excellent patient care. The successful achievement also means that the clinical laboratory is in compliance and meets the quality standards for laboratory accreditation with CLIA, and is recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

COLA, an independent accreditor, enables clinical laboratories and staff to meet CLIA and other regulatory requirements, act in accordance with Quality Systems, and provide the best possible patient care.