CCH Laboratory Earns Two-Year Reaccreditation

Central Carolina Hospital’s Laboratory has earned a two-year reaccreditation from The Joint Commission.

The Laboratory was surveyed by The Joint Commission in October. Its reaccreditation is effective Oct. 26, 2024, and extends through Oct. 25, 2026.

As an accredited laboratory, CCH earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

“Our lab’s accreditation from The Joint Commission means that our patients can rest assured that the care they receive at CCH meets national standards for quality and safety,” said Dave Santoemma, CEO of CCH. “Our Laboratory staff are truly the unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to make sure we provide safe, quality care for our patients through scientifically rigorous testing and analysis, which is the backbone of diagnosis and treatment.”

The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help healthcare organizations measure, assess and improve performance.

“We commend Central Carolina Hospital for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity and compassion for all patients,” said Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, Executive Vice President of Accreditation and Certification Operations and Chief Nursing Officer, The Joint Commission.

For more than 70 years, The Joint Commission has been the gold standard for patient safety and care. The Joint Commission accredits more than 22,000 U.S. healthcare organizations and programs. Its mission is to enable and empower healthcare organizations around the world to build a foundation for quality care and patient safety.