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The Hospitals of Providence Achieve National Recognition

The Hospitals of Providence, in collaboration with Emerus, proudly announces that their acute care facilities, the Montwood Emergency Department and the Horizon City Campus in El Paso, Texas, have received a prestigious national accolade for excellence in laboratory services. This recognition, awarded by COLA, underscores the commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality in laboratory operations and patient safety.

Significance of the Recognition

Achieving COLA's highest honor designates these facilities as exceptional laboratories that adhere meticulously to the United States Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) standards. It is not merely the fulfillment of regulatory requirements; this honor is a testament to the unwavering focus on compliance and a culture of safety within the teams. Vanessa Smith, Chief Operating Officer for Emerus, emphasized that the award reflects their teams' dedication to patient welfare and adherence to laboratory policies.

Laboratories achieve this recognition through rigorous evaluations that assess their quality practices. This includes a thorough assessment of their proficiency in testing and a site examination that confirms compliance with COLA’s standards. Importantly, laboratories must consistently demonstrate successful proficiency in tests, evident through the past three successful testing events without any substantiated patient complaints. This aspect highlights the laboratories' commitment to accuracy and reliability, pivotal in fostering trust in healthcare services.

Continued Commitment to Quality

The Laboratories of the Hospitals of Providence and Emerus have continually showcased their resolve in enhancing patient safety through educational initiatives that focus on quality improvement. This commitment to education not only elevates safety standards but also ensures that the quality of service provided is consistent and dependable for every patient. Smith credits the success to the entire team's commitment to doing the right thing by patients, fostering a motivating environment centered around achieving excellence.

The affiliation between Emerus and The Hospitals of Providence spans back to 2017, when they opened the Horizon City Campus, followed by the Montwood Emergency Department in 2019. This venture aims to offer accessible healthcare services while maintaining high-quality medical support, ensuring that residents can receive the best possible care right within their communities.

About Emerus and The Hospitals of Providence

Emerus is recognized as the first and largest operator of small-format, neighborhood hospitals in the nation. By collaborating with leading health systems, Emerus introduces a unique healthcare delivery system that prioritizes patient-centric acute care. Focused on efficiency and community needs, Emerus has established a network of facilities bringing medical services closer to the communities they serve.

Meanwhile, The Hospitals of Providence have been an essential pillar of the El Paso community since 1902. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to serve, they embody a legacy of healthcare excellence. They have become a go-to healthcare provider for families, providing a wide array of medical services tailored to meet individual health needs.

For residents of El Paso, the recognition of these facilities affirms their trusted role in providing quality healthcare. It reflects a shared mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services by skilled professionals and built with patient safety as the fundamental priority.

In conclusion, achieving national recognition for excellence in laboratory services is not just an accolade; it is a promise of quality and patient safety deeply embedded in the operations of The Hospitals of Providence and Emerus. This recognition sets a benchmark for healthcare facilities to aspire to as they evolve to meet the ever-growing health demands of communities nationwide.