Quality and the college of american pathologists

Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2011 Nov;135(11):1441. doi: 10.5858/arpa.2011-0287-SA.

Abstract

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is dedicated to pathology and laboratory medicine quality. The CAP's Laboratory Accreditation Program, Proficiency Testing Program, Q-Probes and Q-Tracks, site-specific cancer checklists, webinars, annual meetings, and Advanced Practical Pathology series are all focused on providing superior patent quality. The CAP is synonymous with quality in pathology and laboratory medicine. As pathology practice becomes more sophisticated, the CAP's many programs will increasingly help pathologists provide appropriate, personalized patient care.

MeSH terms

  • Accreditation
  • Humans
  • Laboratories / standards
  • Pathology / standards*
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care*
  • Societies, Medical*