Optima Dermatology’s Internal Pathology Lab Receives Accreditation From College of American Pathologists
January 2025
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Optima Dermatology, Portsmouth, NH based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk, an important way that laboratories can contribute to improved patient outcomes.
The facility’s director, Karen Nguyen Wu, MD, FCAP, was advised of this global recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. Optima Dermatology’s pathology lab is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.
“Our pathology laboratory team is proud and honored to be CAP-accredited. As part of Optima Dermatology & Medical Aesthetics, our mission is for the highest standard of care for our patients,” said Dr. Karen Nguyen Wu.
Max Puyanic, CEO, upon learning of the laboratory’s accreditation, said: “Optima’s dermatopathology team understands that every specimen represents a patient whose life may change based on their diagnosis. With exceptional expertise, they ensure accurate, timely results, empowering providers to deliver the best possible care and make critical treatment decisions before conditions progress. We’re proud of their dedication and commitment to excellence.”
During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management. These reviews help verify activities and reflect the most recent best practices.
With over 23,000 laboratory participants, in addition to accreditation, the CAP offers proficiency testing/external quality assessment (PT/EQA) programs, quality improvement tools, and protocols and guidelines to ensure excellence in all areas across the laboratory. Built on a foundation of pathologist expertise, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) partners with laboratories worldwide to elevate the quality of laboratory medicine with best-in-class solutions designed to drive operational excellence, achieve diagnostic confidence, and ensure the best patient care.
About Optima Dermatology
Optima Dermatology is revolutionizing skin care. Our mission centers on creating greater access to expert dermatology care and delivering an unparalleled patient experience. With a focus on excellence and innovation, our world class team is highly engaged, mission-driven, and inspired to set the new standard in dermatology. Our guiding principle is to treat each and every patient as we would want our friends and family to be treated, and we are committed to being your trusted experts in all aspects of skin care.
About the College of American Pathologists
As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. For more information, visit the CAP Newsroom, CAP.org and yourpathologist.org to watch pathologists at work and see the stories of the patients who trust them with their care.
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