“This process was voluntary and we were excited to demonstrate the quality of our services,” said Velvet Bechard, administrative laboratory director for MTMC. “We sought this accreditation to promote a level of professional and technical expertise that contributes to quality performance and patient safety.”
AABB’s accreditation program contributes to the quality and safety of collecting, processing, testing, distributing and administering blood and cellular therapy products. The program assesses the quality and operational systems in place within the hospital.
About AABB
Established in 1947, the AABB is an international, not-for-profit association dedicated to the advancement of science and the practice of transfusion medicine and related biological therapies. The association is committed to improving health by developing and delivering standards, accreditation and educational programs and services to optimize patient and donor care and safety.
About Middle Tennessee Medical Center
Middle Tennessee Medical Center (MTMC) is a member of Saint Thomas Health, Middle Tennessee’s faith-based, not-for-profit health care system with more than 6,500 associates.
