Laboratory at Chesapeake Regional Awarded College of American Pathologists Accreditation

CHESAPEAKE, Va. - The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded the laboratory at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center with accreditation after a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s quality assurance process. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk to improve patient outcomes. Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.  

“I’m very proud of the quality work produced in our Laboratory,” says Barbara Shields, BS, MT (ASCP), Director of Laboratory Services at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare. “We’re responsible for a high volume of complex pathology and laboratory medicine. CAP accreditation is only possible because of the exceptional talent and best practices used by our phlebotomists, medical laboratory scientists, cytologists, histologists and pathologists.”

Dr. Amber Egyud, Chief Operating & Nursing Officer at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare said, “This accreditation is a direct reflection of the rigorous quality standards used at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and our commitment to high-quality patient care.”  
 
During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examined the lab’s records and quality control procedures. CAP inspectors also examined staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety programs, records, and overall management. 

Built on a foundation of pathologist expertise, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) partners with laboratories worldwide to elevate the quality of laboratory medicine with best-in-class solutions designed to drive operational excellence, achieve diagnostic confidence, and ensure the best patient care.

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About Chesapeake Regional Healthcare:
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is a health system laser-focused on innovation, known for making medical history in the region and providing patients with personal care. Its hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, is a non-state-owned public hospital created by the General Assembly in response to citizens advocating for needed access to healthcare services. It is the only independent, community-based acute care hospital in Hampton Roads. With the best heart attack survival rates of the major systems in the region a new open heart care program, state-of-the-art neuro-interventional suite, comprehensive cancer care, and the most preferred Labor & Delivery program in the area, Chesapeake Regional provides its community with high-quality care that patients know and trust. A nationally accredited Chest Pain Center, Magnet recognized for nursing excellence, and named one of the Best Hospitals of 2024 by Money.com it received several 5-star ratings from Healthgrades and a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award, placing the hospital among the top 10% in the nation for patient safety. With more than 600 physicians and over 75 specialties across 50 locations, Chesapeake Regional’s technologically advanced health care saves lives every day. Learn more at ChesapeakeRegional.com.

About the College of American Pathologists 
As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and a leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. For more information, visit the CAP Newsroom, CAP.org, and your pathologist.org to watch pathologists at work and see the stories of the patients who trust them with their care.