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An Overview of IAC Accreditation

MRI, CT and Nuclear Medicine Facilities: Meet the 2012 CMS Requirements

The Application: Online AccreditationMRI, CT and Nuclear Medicine/Nuclear Cardiology/PET facilities seeking accreditation through the IAC prepare and submit their applications through IAC Online Accreditation. Applications are accepted at any time and there are no specific application deadlines.

Access to IAC Online Accreditation is now free of charge. Applicant facilities are only charged the accreditation fee, due at the time of application submission.

ONLINE FORMAT IS USER-FRIENDLY

• Onlinehelpisprovidedthroughouttheapplication• MostquestionshavelinkstotherelatedStandards• Progressofapplicationcompletenessistracked• Attachmentscanbeeasilyuploadedinmultiplefileformats

APPLICATION DATA IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE

• Dataisretainedandcanbeworkedonconsistentlybetweenaccreditationcycles

• AccessiblefromanyInternet-basedcomputerbymultipleusersfromworkorhome

• Uponapplicationcompletion,dataistransmittedsecurelytotheIAC

ONLINE FORMAT PROVIDES SECURE USABILITY

• Multipleusersmayaccesstheaccount24/7withauniqueuserIDandpassword

• AllaccountandapplicationdataretainedviaadherencetoSSLcertificationandHIPAAcompliance

Complete information on creating or accessing your Online Accreditation account can be found on each of the division websites:

ICAMRL: www.intersocietal.org/icamrl/seeking/your_account.htm

ICACTL: www.intersocietal.org/icactl/seeking/your_account.htm

ICANL: www.intersocietal.org/icanl/seeking/your_account.htm

IAC Accreditation... An excellent choice for meeting the January 1, 2012 CMS accreditation requirement

The IAC is here to be Your Partner In Quality,offering a friendly, helpfulapproach to achievingaccreditation for yourimaging facility. Each modality has clinicaland administrative staffto assist throughoutthe process. For moreinformation, contact usat 800.838.2110 or visit www.intersocietal.org.

Note: The details included within this brochure are specific to accreditation offered by the IAC for MRI, CT and Nuclear Medicine/Nuclear Cardiology/PET facilities.

Why Choose IAC?When the time comes to apply for or renew your imaging facility’s accreditation, consider the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). With over 20 years of imaging accreditation experience, the IAC offers multi-modality, nationally recognized accreditation programs. The accreditation standards apply to imaging centers, departments within medical centers, hospitals and private offices. The IAC’s multi-modality approach to accreditation includes involvement from both physicians and technologists.

Multi-Modality AccreditationSpecific to “advanced diagnostic imaging” as defined by CMS for the January 1, 2012 accreditation mandate, facilities performing MRI, CT and Nuclear Medicine/Nuclear Cardiology/PET can efficiently apply for each of these modalities through the IAC.

IAC Online AccreditationFree access to Online Accreditation is available for use by facilities when applying for accreditation. The IAC’s user-friendly, online application format features secure, 24/7 access to accreditation data for multiple users, paperless submission and data sharing which enables efficiency for facilities applying in more than one modality (i.e., MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine).

Competitive Accreditation FeesThe specific fees for each type of accreditation are detailed in this brochure under IAC Programs: At A Glance. Several aspects of the IAC pricing structure offer large cost savings:

Comprehensive Case ReviewApplicant facilities are required to submit sample cases demonstrating pathology, and benefit from a critical, peer review of the submitted images and the corresponding final reports.

• MRIandCTfacilities:Discountsforimagingcenterswithmorethanoneunit.

• $250multi-modalitydiscounttofacilitiesaccreditedbymorethanoneIACdivision

• OneapplicationfeeforNuclearMedicine/NuclearCardiology/PETfacilities,regardlessofthenumberofcameras.Thefeeischargedbythefacility,notbythecamera.

• Nofeeforfirstrepeatsubmissioniffacilityisinitiallydelayedaccreditation.

• Multiplesitescanbeaccreditedwithoneapplicationandpayreducedfeesforanyadditionalsite(s).

• Purchaseofaspecializedphantomnotrequired.

Understanding the IACAccreditation ProcessToday’s health care organizations are held to high levels of accountability — by peers, by the general public and by Medicare and other payers. The IAC accreditation programs offer a means by which imaging facilities can evaluate and demonstrate the level of quality imaging and patient care they provide.

Following is a concise summary of the key components of the IAC accreditation process:

The Accreditation ProcessThe process of applying for accreditation takes time and requires proper planning, organization, attention to detail and utilization of all available resources. The accreditation process consists of these steps

The StandardsAs the basis of the accreditation programs, theStandards are an extensive document defining the minimum requirements for imaging facilities to provide quality imaging and patient care. The published Standards for ICAMRL, ICACTL and ICANL are available, free of charge, for review and download from the corresponding website. TheStandards are to be used as a reference when completing the Online Accreditation application and can be accessed on the division websites.

The Review Process andAccreditation DecisionsFollowing a comprehensive in-house evaluation for completeness, each submitted application is assigned to two clinical reviewers who conduct a simultaneous, independent review. Facilities found to be in substantial compliance with theStandards are granted accreditation for a period of three years.

Each newly accredited facility receives a notification letter, accompanied by an accreditation portfolio containing the official certificate(s) bearing the facility’s name and area(s) of testing granted. Additional tools to assist the facility in promoting the achievement including the IAC press release and a CD containing the Seal of Accreditation.

Facilities with significant deficiencies are delayed accreditation and receive instructions for submission of the additional information needed to grant accreditation.

• ReviewtheStandards• ObtainaccesstotheOnlineAccreditationapplication• Modifyfacilityclinicalpracticestocomplywithimaging

andprofessionalorganizationguidelines• Completetheonlineapplicationandsubmitcasestudies• Undergoreviewofcompletedapplication• Receivenotificationofaccreditationdecision

MAGNETIC RESONANCE (MRI)ICAMRL | Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditationof Magnetic Resonance Laboratories www.icamrl.org

COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT)ICACTL | Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditationof Computed Tomography Laboratories www.icactl.org

IAC Programs: At A Glance

Sponsoring Organizations American Academy of Neurology; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; American Association of Physicists in Medicine; American College of Cardiology; American Society of Neuroimaging; American Society of Radiologic Technologists; International Society of Extremity MRI in Rheumatology; Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

Types of Accreditation Offered Cardiovascular MRI; Breast MRI; Body MRI [Chest (non-cardiac), Abdomen, Pelvis, Extremity]; Musculoskeletal MRI; Neurological MRI; MRA

Cost Per Three-Year Cycle Initial fee for first unit... $2400 base fee (includes one testing area), + $400 per additional testing area. Each additional unit over one... $1200. Additional fees, based upon size and complexity, apply to eligible facilities with multiple sites and/or mobile services.

Sponsoring Organizations American Academy of Neurology; American Academy of Otolaryngology; American Association of Physicists in Medicine; American College of Cardiology; American Society of Nuclear Cardiology; American Society of Echocardiography; American Society of Radiologic Technologists; Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions; Society for Vascular Surgery; Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography; Society of Nuclear Medicine

Types of Accreditation Offered Coronary Calcium Scoring CT; Coronary CTA; Neurological CT [Brain, Spine, CTA]; Sinus and Temporal Bone CT; Body CT [Chest (Non-Coronary), Abdomen, Pelvis, Extremity]; Vascular/Other CTA [Chest (Non-Coronary), Abdomen, Pelvis, Peripheral/Extremity]

Cost Per Three-Year Cycle Initial fee for first unit... $2400 base fee (includes one testing area), + $400 per additional testing area. Each additional unit over one... $1200. Additional fees, based upon size and complexity, apply to eligible facilities with multiple sites and/or mobile services.

Sponsoring Organizations Academy of Molecular Imaging; American College of Cardiology; American College of Nuclear Medicine; American Society of Nuclear Cardiology; American Society of Radiologic Technologists; Society of Nuclear Medicine; Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section

Types of Accreditation Offered NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY - Myocardial Perfusion Imaging; Equilibrium Radionuclide Angiography; Cardiac PET Imaging; Other Cardiovascular Imaging: NUCLEAR MEDICINE - Gastrointestinal System Imaging; Central Nervous System Imaging; Endocrine System Imaging; Endocrine System Nonimaging (e.g., radioiodine uptake); Skeletal System Imaging; Genitourinary System Imaging; Pulmonary System Imaging; Infection Imaging; Tumor Imaging; Hematopoietic, Reticuloendothelial and Lymphatic Imaging; Nuclear Medicine Therapy: POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY (PET) - Oncologic Imaging; Neurologic Imaging; Cardiac Imaging.

Cost Per Three-Year Cycle Comprehensive Nuclear Medicine Accreditation (Nuclear Medicine Testing and Nuclear Cardiology Testing and/or PET Testing)... $3800. Nuclear Cardiology Testing only... $3300. Nuclear Medicine Testing only... $3300. PET Testing only... $3300. Additional fees, based upon size and complexity, apply to eligible facilities with multiple sites and/or mobile services.

TheIACalsofeaturesaccreditationprogramsforNONINVASIVEVASCULAR(ICAVL),ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY(ICAEL),andCAROTIDSTENTING(ICACSF).Seereversefordetails.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE / NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY / PETICANL | Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditationof Nuclear Medicine Laboratories www.icanl.org

Download the ICAMRL Standards:www.intersocietal.org/icamrl/main/icamrl_standards.htm

Download the ICACTL Standards:www.intersocietal.org/icactl/main/icactl_standards.htm

Download ICANL Standards:www.intersocietal.org/icanl/main/icanl_standards.htm

WebsitesThe IAC website at www.intersocietal.org provides basic details on the accreditation programs offered and links to reach each accrediting division’s website. The division sites include easy to follow, distinct pathways for facilities Seeking Accreditation, Currently Accredited Facilities and those Ready to Apply for Reaccreditation.

Other Programs Offered by the IACIn addition to MR, CT and Nuclear Medicine, the IAC also features accreditation programs for the following modalities:

Helpful ResourcesLive WebinarsThe IAC and its divisions routinely present free, live webinars as a means to inform and educate facilities. Visit the IAC website to view the schedule and register for upcoming live webinars, at www.intersocietal.org/iac/events/webinars.htm.

Recorded Webcasts24/7access...FREEofcharge...Learnatyourleisurefromatrainedaccreditationspecialist

The IAC has created a series of webcasts entitled Accreditation On Demand. Accreditation On Demand is simple and easy to use; just choose the topic you wish to learn more about, sit back and listen.

On Demand webcasts include topics such as:

• Getting Started: The Who, What, When, How Guide to Accreditation

• Medical and Technical Staff Requirements for Accreditation• Clinical Protocols: Do Your Protocols Meet the Minimum

Requirements?• Image Interpretation and Reporting• Case Studies: Documenting Your Proof of Quality• Quality Assurance: Documenting Your Proof of Quality• Appropriate Use Criteria and Accreditation: The Right Test,

on the Right Patient at the Right Time

Visit the On Demand section available on each of the division websites:

ICAMRL: www.intersocietal.org/icamrl/main/on_demand.htmICACTL: www.intersocietal.org/icactl/main/on_demand.htmICANL: www.intersocietal.org/icanl/main/on_demand.htm

NONINVASIVE VASCULARICAVL | Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditationof Vascular Laboratories www.icavl.org

ECHOCARDIOGRAPHYICAEL | Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditationof Echocardiography Laboratories www.icael.org

CAROTID STENTINGICACSF | Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditationof Carotid Stenting Facilities www.icacsf.org

The IAC and its divisions are fully staffed with customer service-oriented clinical and administrative personnel trained to guide you through the application process.

For further assistance, please contact the IAC at 800-838-2110 or via the IAC website at www.intersocietal.org/iac/about/staff.htm.

Remember, the IAC is here to help.

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