Accrediting Organizations
From whom do you receive MR accreditation?
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In the US there are four MRI accrediting organizations that are currently sanctioned by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) – the American College of Radiology (ACR), the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), The Joint Commission (TJC), and RadSite. Although overlap exists, the vast majority of ICA-certified sites are run by Orthopedic, Neurology, or Cardiology groups, while Radiologists oversee most ACR-certified sites.
The details may differ, but all four programs feature credentialing requirements for medical staff, clinical image quality requirements, equipment performance standards, and quality control measures. When a facility passes MRI accreditation from one of these organizations, the site is typically awarded a three-year certification.
It is recommended you consult with these organizations directly to determine which accreditation program is best for your facility, and to obtain the most up-to-date information about them.
The details may differ, but all four programs feature credentialing requirements for medical staff, clinical image quality requirements, equipment performance standards, and quality control measures. When a facility passes MRI accreditation from one of these organizations, the site is typically awarded a three-year certification.
It is recommended you consult with these organizations directly to determine which accreditation program is best for your facility, and to obtain the most up-to-date information about them.
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American College of Radiology (ACR)
1891 Preston White Dr. Reston, VA 20191 Tel 800 227 5463 ACR Website ACR Accreditation Requirements (pdf) |
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Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
8830 Stanford Blvd, Suite 306 Columbia, MD 21045 Tel 800 838 2110 ICA MRI Website ICA MRI Accreditation Requirements (pdf) |
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The Joint Commission (TJC)
One Renaissance Boulevard Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Tel 630 792 5800 TJC Website TJC Diagnostic Imaging Checklist |
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RadSite
326 First Street, Suite 28 Annapolis, Maryland 21403 Tel 443 440 6007 RadSite Website RadSite Accreditation Requirements (pdf) |
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