Maricopa Hospital Honored for Outstanding Laboratory Excellence

Exceptional Community Hospital in Maricopa has successfully achieved Laboratory Accreditation from COLA, a prominent national laboratory accreditor. This certification confirms the hospital’s adherence to the U.S. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act and other critical regulatory standards.

Accreditation is awarded through a rigorous process emphasizing education, quality improvement, and patient safety. The hospital demonstrated exceptional standards in daily operations and accuracy in proficiency testing, culminating in a comprehensive onsite survey. This accreditation empowers Exceptional Community Hospital to maintain its commitment to high-quality service for its patients.

“We are incredibly proud of Exceptional Community Hospital in Maricopa for achieving Laboratory Accreditation by COLA,” stated Bob Cardenas, CEO for Exceptional Healthcare in Arizona. “This milestone reflects our steadfast dedication to providing top-notch care and ensuring patient safety.”

COLA, designed as a physician-directed organization, focuses on enhancing health and safety through various accreditation and educational initiatives. Since receiving deemed status from CMS in 1993, COLA has established itself as a leading accreditor in the United States, operating under a certified quality management system.

The organization evaluates laboratories of diverse sizes and types, guiding them to achieve the highest quality of laboratory services while complying with CLIA regulations. COLA’s Board of Directors features representatives from influential medical associations, including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American College of Physicians.