Logan Regional Medical Center Awarded The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Laboratory Accreditation

Logan Regional Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Laboratory Accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to providing safe, high-quality patient care. This prestigious recognition reflects the hospital’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards in laboratory services.

Logan Regional Medical Center underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review last month. During the evaluation, Joint Commission surveyors assessed compliance with laboratory standards across multiple areas, including Transfusion Services, Phlebotomy, Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Microbiology, Histology/Pathology, and Point of Care areas. The review also included an assessment of Environment of Care and Safety Requirements.

The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help health care organizations measure, assess and improve performance. The surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

“As a healthcare accreditor, The Joint Commission works with healthcare organizations across care settings to inspire safer and higher quality of care that is more equitable and compassionate,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “Through collaborating on innovative solutions and evidence-based resources and tools, The Joint Commission helps drive improvement while maintaining accountability through our leading survey methods and standards. We commend Logan Regional Medical Center for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity and compassion for all patients.”

Logan Regional Medical Center’s laboratory team, led by Medical Director Dr. Fahad Bafakih and Laboratory Director Emily Brown, played a vital role in achieving this accreditation. Their meticulous preparation included maintaining policies and procedures aligned with The Joint Commission’s standards, ensuring continuous compliance and readiness for unannounced evaluations.

“We are thrilled to have earned this accreditation from The Joint Commission, said Emily Brown, Laboratory Director at Logan Regional Medical Center.  “The Laboratory Professionals at Logan Regional Medical Center work behind the scenes to ensure results are verified accurately, timely, and of highest quality. This allows care providers to efficiently provide a care plan for patients.”

For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.