CMS Regulation Change
The latest change to the Centers for Medicare & Medicade Services (CMS) regulations has removed the Direct supervision requirement for radiopharmaceutical preparation, §482.53. It is effective July 11, 2014.
New ACR Regulations for Ultrasound
The ACR has deemed effective, June 1, 2014 quality control documentation is required for both ultrasound and breast ultrasound accreditation process. As part of the accreditation application, facilities must demonstrate compliance with the ACR requirements for QC by providing: Report from the most recent annual survey performed by the medical physicist or designee Documentation of…
Maryland X-ray Certification
Attention: Maryland Radiology Clients Time is closing in for the two year facility x-ray certification inspections to be performed. If your facility’s current x-ray certificate expires by July 1, 2014, the certification paperwork must submitted by May 15, 2014. Please remember to have your preventive maintenance done before you schedule the certification inspection. All preventive maintenance reports…
