Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton's (NHCP) Laboratory Department, 16 point-of-care testing sites within the hospital, and the local branch health clinics passed a one-day inspection by the College of American Pathologists and the American Association of Blood Banks, Aug. 18.

"The results of the inspection were exceptional," said Navy Lt. Amanda Randles, NHCP laboratory department head. "Our team had less than 24-hour notice, but because we continuously maintain high standards, we were able to pass with flying colors, resulting in continued, full accreditation for another two years."

These inspections occur bi-annually nationwide at both civilian and military laboratories, and involve the review of approximately 2,500 individual standards.

"We have a great laboratory team here," said Navy Capt. Lisa Mulligan, NHCP commanding officer. "This incredible inspection result is the product of their consistent hard work and dedication to high reliability principles."

The laboratory and local branch health clinics perform 1.1 million tests annually. Additionally, 250 units of blood are issued from the laboratory's blood bank annually for patient transfusions. Working around the clock to support all patient care areas - including the emergency department - the NHCP laboratory staff includes three Navy officers (two pathologists and one medical laboratory scientist officer), 24 civilians, and 18 Navy enlisted hospital corpsmen.

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