Eldorado, IL (June 2025) – Ferrell Hospital has achieved Laboratory Accreditation from COLA Inc., a nationally recognized laboratory accreditor that promotes excellence in laboratory medicine and patient care. This distinction reflects Ferrell’s ongoing commitment to quality, accuracy and patient safety in clinical laboratory
services.
COLA accreditation is awarded only to laboratories that meet stringent criteria aligned with the U.S. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and other federal regulations. Ferrell Hospital successfully completed COLA’s rigorous on-site survey and demonstrated continued accuracy in proficiency testing and excellence in daily
operations.
“Earning COLA accreditation reinforces the high standards we set for ourselves in delivering reliable, patient focused care,” Ferrell Hospital CEO Rachael Prather said. “Our lab team works tirelessly behind the scenes, and this recognition reflects their dedication, professionalism and attention to detail in supporting every patient we
serve.”
COLA’s approach to accreditation goes beyond compliance – it emphasizes mentorship and education to ensure continuous quality improvement. Ferrell Hospital is proud to be recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional laboratory services that support timely diagnosis and treatment.
For more information about Ferrell Hospital, visit www.ferrellhospital.org.
ABOUT COLA
COLA Inc. is a physician-directed organization whose purpose is to promote health and safety through accreditation and educational programs. In 1993, COLA was granted status deemed by CMS to provide laboratory accreditation. As a leading laboratory accreditor in the United States, COLA operates its laboratory accreditation
program in accordance with a quality management system certified to ISO 9001. This means we offer our customers a unique, standard program and staff dedicated to satisfaction and laboratory quality. Our surveyors and technical advisors are guided by a coaching approach and uncomplicated quality engineered processes.
Laboratories of all types and sizes are evaluated and mentored to produce the highest quality laboratory services and meet CLIA regulations. COLA’s Board of Directors consists of representatives from three founding member organizations: the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the
American College of Physicians.
