The Jackson Parish Hospital Laboratory and Respiratory Department have met all the requirements for Laboratory Accreditation by “COLA”, Commission On Laboratory Accreditation by achieving a Zero Deficiency/100% score in the recent Laboratory Survey. This detailed audit survey reviewed laboratory data and laboratory processes over the last three years.
COLA is a leading national laboratory accreditor, whose program and standards enable clinical laboratories and staff to meet U.S. CLIA and other regulatory requirements. This is the 3rd survey in a row that the Jackson Parish Hospital Laboratory and Respiratory Department have scored 100% / no deficiencies! These consistent scores place the JPH Laboratory Department and Respiratory Department in the running to be considered for the COLA “Laboratory of Excellence Award!”