OGH Lab Recognized for Quality Laboratory Services

April 25, 2025 – Ochiltree General Hospital Clinical Laboratory has met all the criteria for Laboratory Accreditation by COLA Inc., a leading national laboratory accreditor, whose program and standards enable clinical laboratories and staff to meet United States Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and other regulatory requirements. 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.  Ochiltree General Hospital Clinical Laboratory has earned COLA Inc. accreditation to provide quality service to OGH patients.

COLA, Inc. is a physician-directed organization whose purpose is to promote health and safety through accreditation and educational programs. In 1993, COLA was granted deemed status by CMS to provide laboratory accreditation. As a leading laboratory accreditor in the United States, COLA operates its laboratory accreditation program in accordance with a quality management system certified to ISO 9001. This means we offer our customers a unique, standardized program and staff dedicated to satisfaction and laboratory quality. Our surveyors and technical advisors are guided by a coaching approach and uncomplicated quality engineered processes. Laboratories of all types and sizes are evaluated and mentored to produce the highest quality laboratory services and meet CLIA regulations. COLA’s Board of Directors consists of representatives from three founding member organizations: the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians.

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Amie Marrufo

Community Education Director

Ochiltree General Hospital

806-648-7402

amarrufo@oghtx.com