Bolivar Medical Center Lab Awarded 2024 Biosafety Champion Certificate by Mississippi Public Health Laboratory

Bolivar Medical Center Lab proudly announces its recognition as the recipient of the 2024 Biosafety Champion Certificate from the Mississippi Public Health Laboratory (MPHL). This accolade underscores the lab's unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of biosafety and preparedness in healthcare.

Each year, the MPHL conducts rigorous Biosafety Preparedness Exercises aimed at evaluating the readiness of Mississippi hospital and veterinary laboratories in handling biological hazards. This year's exercise, spanning July 2023 through February 2024, emphasized the submission of Biosafety Risk Assessments detailing the utilization of various tests and platforms within the facilities.

The assessment criteria encompassed factors crucial for ensuring the safety of laboratory workers, the community, and the environment when dealing with infectious agents, toxins, or other biological hazards. Bolivar Medical Center Lab's exemplary performance in these exercises showcases its dedication to upholding stringent biosafety protocols and fostering a culture of preparedness.

"We are honored to be recognized as a Biosafety Champion by the Mississippi Public Health Laboratory," said Sharon Buckley, Lab Director at Bolivar Medical Center. "This certification validates our relentless efforts to prioritize safety and underscores our readiness to effectively respond to any potential biothreats."

The Biosafety Champion designation is a testament to Bolivar Medical Center Lab's role in fortifying Mississippi's biosafety and biosecurity landscape. By actively participating in these exercises and demonstrating excellence in biosafety practices, the lab contributes significantly to enhancing the state's overall preparedness for public health emergencies.

For more information about Bolivar Medical Center Lab and its biosafety initiatives, please visit BolivarMedical.com.