Tampa, FL — The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery Research Center, a part of HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital and the HCA Healthcare Research Institute site network, has achieved accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), a recognition that reflects the research center’s commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement in its laboratory practices.
The College of American Pathologists accreditation program is recognized for its rigorous standards and peer-inspection model. Accreditation follows an evaluation of a laboratory’s policies, procedures, quality management systems, safety practices, staff qualifications and overall operations.
For patients and physicians, the accreditation provides added confidence that the research center’s laboratory processes meet nationally recognized standards designed to support reliable testing, accurate data and high-quality research. For the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery Research Center, the achievement strengthens its ability to support endocrine surgery research, advance knowledge and help shape the future of patient care.
“Achieving College of American Pathologists accreditation is an important milestone for our research center and a reflection of our team’s commitment to scientific excellence,” said Fabio Faucz, PhD, lead investigator for the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery Research Center. “Our work depends on accuracy, consistency and trust. This accreditation reinforces the quality systems behind our research and supports our ongoing focus on improving care for patients with endocrine conditions.”
The accreditation also supports collaboration with physicians, researchers and care teams by reinforcing shared standards for laboratory quality and operational consistency.
“Research plays a meaningful role in helping us better understand endocrine conditions and improve the care patients receive,” said Ned Hill, CEO. “This accreditation recognizes the important work of our colleagues and their dedication to advancing high-quality, patient-centered care.”
The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery Research Center will continue building on this achievement through ongoing quality improvement, collaboration and research focused on improving outcomes for patients.