SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Audrain has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for laboratory and point-of-care testing accreditation.
The recognition is given for demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
The hospital underwent a rigorous and unannounced onsite review in August.
During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with lab and testing standards, spanning several areas.