Riverside Medical Center is proud to announce that our laboratory has successfully completed its recent re-accreditation survey by The Joint Commission with zero deficiencies. This outstanding achievement demonstrates that our laboratory not only meets, but consistently upholds the highest standards in diagnostic accuracy, specimen handling, documentation, staff competency, and quality assurance processes. Receiving zero findings during a survey is a significant accomplishment and affirms our dedication to providing reliable, timely, and safe laboratory services to our patients and community.
We are incredibly proud of our laboratory team and supporting departments for their teamwork and dedication to patient-centered service while maintaining the highest standards. Our laboratory team is led by Jeffrey Vince, BS, MLS (ASCP) Laboratory Director and Liz Dunaway, BS, MLS (ASCP) Assistant Laboratory Director. Our Cardiopulmonary Department played a vital role in the laboratory re-accreditation and is led by Crystal Lyons, RRT, Director of Clinical Operations and Dewayne Provost, RRT, Cardiopulmonary Supervisor. Additional members of our team that were instrumental in our survey success were Taryn Marchese, BSN, RN, CNO, Kandi James, RN, Critical Care Director, and Brittany Dillon, BSN, RN, Director of Infection Control & Prevention. Each and every member of our laboratory, cardiopulmonary, and nursing staff were actively involved and are the true stars of our success. Our CEO, Jimmy Seibert expresses his utmost pride and admiration for the RMC team stating, “This achievement is the direct result of our team’s diligence, professionalism, and daily commitment to excellence and serving the residents of Washington Parish”.
We are honored to have our hospital and lab accredited by The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is an independent, nonprofit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations across the United States. It evaluates compliance with rigorous national standards related to quality control, proficiency testing, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous performance improvement. Accreditation by The Joint Commission is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality and accountability in healthcare. Please join us in congratulating our laboratory on a Joint Commission survey with ZERO deficiencies and a job well done!
