Margaret Peck, M.S., MT (ASCP)

Executive Director
Laboratory Accreditation Program

As the executive director of the laboratory accreditation program, Margaret Peck guides the development and implementation of enhancements to the value of Joint Commission laboratory accreditation. Ms. Peck's responsibilities include communicating the positive contribution Joint Commission accreditation can make in helping clinical laboratories improve their performance. Specific responsibilities include leading the program's Professional and Technical Advisory Committee, current customer Advisory Council and other similar groups, as well as overseeing The Joint Commission's collaboration with LabAdvantage. She also oversees the program's reapplication for deeming authority from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Ms. Peck serves as the primary contact for internal staff and provides leadership in the development of standards, accreditation manuals, educational programs and other accreditation-related activities. She also acts as liaison to many external professional laboratory organizations.

Before joining The Joint Commission in 2004, Ms. Peck held the position of Laboratory Manager at a large hospital in the Chicago suburbs. She has experience in diversified management regarding research and development, regulatory compliance, laboratory accreditation, quality assurance activities, performance improvement activities, proficiency testing monitoring, safety, laboratory information systems, CPT coding, CMS coverage policies and reimbursement protocols, consulting, and marketing of laboratory outreach services.

Ms. Peck earned her Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois.  In addition, she received a Master of Science degree in health service administration from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois.  Ms. Peck is a member of the American Society for Clinical Pathology and the Clinical Laboratory Management Association.