Delta, CO (March 3, 2025) – The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to the Delta Health Laboratory in Delta, Colorado, based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk, important ways that laboratories can contribute to improved patient outcomes.
The facility’s director, Kenneth Shaffer, was advised of this global recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. Delta Health’s Laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.
“The prestigious CAP accreditation reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality laboratory services to our patients” said Jonathan Cohee, MHA, OT, Chief Executive Officer. “As a rural healthcare system, we’re incredibly proud to meet these rigorous national standards, demonstrating an excellence in healthcare. This achievement is a testament to our laboratory team’s dedication to innovation and quality, ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of care.”
During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management. These reviews help verify activities and reflect the most recent best practices.
With over 23,000 laboratory participants, in addition to accreditation, the CAP offers proficiency testing/external quality assessment (PT/EQA) programs, quality improvement tools, and protocols and guidelines to ensure excellence in all areas across the laboratory. Built on a foundation of pathologist expertise, the College of American Pathologists partners with laboratories worldwide to elevate the quality of laboratory medicine with best-in-class solutions designed to drive operational excellence, achieve diagnostic confidence, and ensure the best patient care.
About Delta Health – Delta Health (DH) is a nonprofit, county-wide healthcare system with a 49-bed hospital and locations throughout the southwestern region of Colorado. DH’s mission is to inspire hope in a healing environment by providing remarkable care while continuing to expand and innovate services for the community. Established in 1913, Delta Health has been serving the region for over 100 years. DH continues to provide compassionate, quality healthcare that the community can trust. For more information go to deltahealthco.org, like our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @DeltaHealthCo.
About the College of American Pathologists
As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. For more information, visit the CAP Newsroom, CAP.org and yourpathologist.org to watch pathologists at work and see the stories of the patients who trust them with their care.
