Bluegrass Community Hospital awarded Laboratory Excellence Award
February 5, 2024
VERSAILLES, Ky. (February 5, 2024) – Bluegrass Community Hospital has been awarded the Laboratory Excellence Award by COLA Inc., which honored the facility for its outstanding performance in quality patient testing and overall exemplary application of the principles of laboratory practices.
This award is the highest award given to hospitals by COLA Inc. Through a mentoring approach using education to improve quality and patient safety, accreditation is given to laboratories that apply the highest standards of quality in day-to-day operations, demonstrate continued accuracy in the performance of proficiency testing and pass a rigorous on-site laboratory survey.
“Our laboratory services staff members have years of experience in the field, and we are truly honored to have them on our team,” says David Steitz, Chief Executive Officer of Bluegrass Community Hospital. “Day in and day out, these dedicated professionals play a pivotal role in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of our patients. Their attention to detail and quick turnaround times contribute significantly to the overall effectiveness of our healthcare services in Versailles.”
The lab at Bluegrass Community Hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year. Individuals seeking outpatient lab services can also utilize the hospital laboratory at any time. During regular business hours, patients can report to central registration with a provider’s order. For after hour lab needs, please report to the hospital’s emergency room, where registration will provide directions to the laboratory.
For more information on Bluegrass Community Hospital and its laboratory services, please call 859.873.3111 or visit BluegrassCommunityHospital.com/Laboratory.