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Article: ACR Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine and PET Imaging Departments*
- Article from:
- Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Article date:
- March 1, 2006
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright Society of Nuclear Medicine Mar 2006. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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The accreditation programs of the American College of Radiology (ACR) are the most established and widely proven for all imaging modalities. For facilities committed to quality imaging, the ACR Nuclear Medicine and PET Accreditation Program provides a solid foundation for a continuous quality improvement program through a peer review and educational process. This article provides general information describing the goals and development of the ACR accreditation programs. The ACR Nuclear Medicine and PET Accreditation Program evaluates the qualifications of personnel, equipment, image quality, and quality control measures. It is believed that these are the primary factors that have an impact ...