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Level 1 Trauma... Sparrow's Trauma Center has been verified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, one of only seven centers in the state to receive the highest recognition.
American College of Radiology (ACR)... Sparrow is the only mid-Michigan health system to earn accreditation through the ACR for bringing together area radiologists, perinatologists and vascular surgeons to provide state-of-the art ultrasound technology. Both the Sparrow Hospital and St. Lawrence campuses were recently accredited by ACR in general ultrsound, gynecological and obstetrical ultrasound, and vascular ultrasound services.
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer... Sparrow Regional Cancer Center and Tumor Registry is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
American Osteopathic Association's (AOA) Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)... Sparrow Hospital recently earned this accreditation and is one of a handful of Michigan hospitals that have received both JCAHO and AOA accreditation. Accreditation by HFAP demonstrates that a healthcare facility has met the standards set forth by that organization to provide high quality care and compliance with governmental regulations.
American Thoracic Society Pulmonary Function Registry (2011) - a voluntary group of laboratories across the United States that recognized the importance of maintaining standards, sharing information, performing research, and speaking as a united front on issues of quality testing. This registry creates a network of laboratories that can be utilized to advance policies to administrators, regulators. and third party payers.
SAMHSA Accreditation Program... The Sparrow Regional Laboratory - Toxicology Testing Center (TTC) is accredited by the United States Department of Health and Human Services as a Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA/NIDA) testing facility, certified to perform federally mandated workplace drug testing.
CAP Accreditation Programs... The Sparrow Regional Laboratory - Toxicology Testing Center (TTC) is also accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in the following categories:
- Laboratory Accreditation Program (CAP-LAP) to monitor all aspects of clinical laboratory testing
- Forensic Urine Drug Testing (CAP-FUDT) to monitor drug-free environments and perform workplace drug testing in the private sector
American Sleep Disorders Association... Sparrow's Sleep Center is accredited by the American Sleep Disorders Association.
Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories... Sparrow's Non-Invasive Peripheral Vascular Lab is accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories.
Best in Class, #1 Among Michigan HMO's, and Best of Best... Physicians Health Plan (PHP) was recognized by J.D. Power & Associates, NCQA and Ultra Link as Best in Class, #1 among Michigan HMO's and Best of Best.
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers (HCAHP)
National Council on Quality Assurance (NCQA)
American Medical Association
Michigan Board of Nursing
Michigan Department of State Policy, Fire Marshall Division
Michigan State Medical Society
United States Department of Health and Human Services
American College of Graduate Medical Education
American College of Pathologists
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