Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory at Pascagoula Hospital Earns 25th Year of Accreditation

Pascagoula Hospital’s Non-Invasive Vascular Lab is proud to announce its achievement of 25 years of continuous accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). This milestone reflects the hospital’s long-standing commitment to excellence in vascular testing and adherence to the highest standards of patient safety and outcomes. 

Early detection of life threatening heart disorders, stroke and other diseases is possible through the use of vascular testing procedures performed within hospitals, outpatient centers and physicians’ offices. Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. On average, one American dies every 34 seconds of cardiovascular disease—disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Stroke, a disorder of the blood supply to the brain, is leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the country, with nearly 800,000 strokes occurring annually.

There are many factors that contribute to an accurate diagnosis based on vascular testing. The training and experience of the technologist performing the procedure, the type of equipment used and the quality assessment metrics each facility is required to measure, all contribute to a positive patient outcome. IAC accreditation is a “seal of approval” that patients can rely on as an indicator of consistent quality care and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Pascagoula’s Non-Invasive Vascular Lab’s continuous accreditations includes a three-year term of in the following areas that examine arteries, veins, and blood vessels in the arms, legs, head, and neck:

• Peripheral Venous Testing
• Extracranial Cerebrovascular Testing
• Peripheral Arterial Testing

The IAC is a mark of quality, awarded only to facilities that undergo a rigorous review process. This process includes the assessment of staff, qualifications, equipment, protocols, and patient outcomes. Pascagoula Hospital’s consistent accreditation underscores its dedication to providing exceptional vascular care to the communities it serves. 

Patients, referring physicians, and insurers recognize the IAC seal of accreditation as the “gold standard” in vascular testing. Facilities that achieve IAC accreditation demonstrate their commitment to delivering a high-quality level of patient care.