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Vascular laboratories attain accreditation

MUSC has achieved accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL) for its commitment to providing a high level of patient care and quality testing for diagnosing vascular diseases.

Early detection of life-threatening vascular disease, such as cardiovascular disease and stroke, is possible through the use of noninvasive testing techniques. MUSC is one of a select number of vascular laboratories in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico to meet the ICAVL standards for noninvasive testing.

During the accreditation process, every aspect of the laboratory’s daily operations and its impact on the quality of health care provided to patients is assessed and reviewed. While completing the application, labs are required to identify and correct potential problems, revise protocols and validate quality assurance programs.

Participation in the accreditation process demonstrates the laboratory’s attention to patient care and quality testing. ICAVL accreditation is valid for a period of three years.

Friday, May 29, 2009

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