28 Oct AMC Urgent Care Plus Earns COLA Laboratory Excellence Award
A Commitment to Quality Care You Can Trust
At AMC Urgent Care Plus, our mission has always been simple: to provide you and your family with the highest quality of care. Today, we are proud to announce a significant milestone that highlights our dedication to that mission. We have been awarded the COLA Laboratory Excellence Award, a prestigious recognition that underscores our commitment to delivering accurate and timely lab results that match the standards of hospital-grade care.
What is COLA and Why Does It Matter?
COLA is a physician-directed organization that promotes health and safety through accreditation and educational programs. It ensures that laboratories like ours adhere to the strictest standards in patient testing, quality control, and overall laboratory practices. Being COLA-accredited means that our lab is held to the same rigorous standards as labs in hospital settings, so you can trust that the care you receive from AMC Urgent Care Plus is on par with the best in the industry.
This award signifies that our laboratory has not only met but exceeded the essential criteria set forth by COLA during its on-site survey. It’s a reflection of our lab’s consistent compliance with high-quality standards, our flawless record in proficiency testing, and our dedication to delivering accurate results without sustained complaints.
Why Should This Award Matter to You?
When you come to AMC Urgent Care Plus, you can feel confident that the tests we perform in-house are of the highest quality. This award is important because it assures you that our laboratory operates with the same standards as hospital-grade labs. Quick, accurate lab results are critical for prompt diagnosis and treatment, and at AMC Urgent Care Plus, we deliver those results without compromising quality.
In addition, having a COLA/CLIA-certified lab means that we are not just meeting the minimum standards – we are continually striving for excellence. We invest in the latest technology, keep our labs up to date, and train our staff to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
A Special Thanks to Our Team
This achievement would not have been possible without the incredible leadership of our Medical Director, Samuel Hague, MD and our Director of Nurses and Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Kim Freeman. Their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards for our laboratory operations are a testament to the level of care we provide in the latest best practices, Samuel Hague, MD and Kim have played pivotal roles in earning this prestigious recognition.
Our founders and owners, who come from an ER background, have always ensured that we practice at the highest level of care. Their expertise guides everything we do, and it shows in our day-to-day operations and long-term success.
A Promise of Excellence – Today and Always
At AMC Urgent Care Plus, we believe every patient deserves hospital-grade care with the convenience of a local urgent care clinic. Our commitment to quality extends beyond just receiving awards – it’s a promise that you’ll always receive the best care possible, right when you need it.
We’re excited to continue providing top-tier service and are proud of the team that makes it all possible. To our directors and staff, we congratulate you on this incredible accomplishment, and to our patients, we thank you for trusting us with your care.