The IAC is committed to helping your facility understand the IAC Nuclear/PET accreditation process. To help your facility get started, read Key Elements of Getting Started section or download the new Accreditation Checklist below to assist you in preparing your IAC Nuclear/PET accreditation application.
NEW! Download the printable IAC Nuclear/PET Accreditation Checklist»
Key Elements of Getting Started
- READ AND REVIEW THE IAC STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR NUCLEAR/PET ACCREDITATION
Facilities are encouraged to review and ensure compliance with the IAC Standards and Guidelines for Nuclear/PET Accreditation prior to beginning the application process.
Download the Nuclear/PET Standards»
- EXPLORE THE WEBSITE
There are many helpful tools throughout the Nuclear/PET website (i.e., sample documents, OnDemand webcasts, FAQs, CME resources and links and references) to assist you through the application process.
- PERFORM A THOROUGH FACILITY SELF ASSESSMENT
Prior to completing the application, facilities are encouraged to first identify and correct potential problems; when necessary revising protocols and Quality Improvement (QI) programs to be in compliance with the Standards
- IAC ACCREDITATION AGREEMENT
Applications submitted to the IAC MUST be accompanied by a current, completed IAC Accreditation Agreement. To download the Agreement and get complete instructions, visit the Legal>Agreement section of the IAC website»
- GATHER TOGETHER NECESSARY INFORMATION
Be sure to prepare all of the items you will need to submit with your application including but not limited to: facility overview, procedure volumes, training/experience pathways for staff, staff certificate/credential information, CME information for all staff members, etc.
- COMPILE NECESSARY POLICIES AND/OR PROTOCOLS
Several policies and/or protocols must be in place prior to application submission (i.e., Primary Source Verification Policy, Patient Complaint Policy, etc.). To see list of all policies and/or protocols required at the time of application submission, please visit the
Required Documentation section»
- CASE STUDIES AND FINAL REPORTS
Representative case studies are required in order to evaluate the interpretive and technical quality of the facility as a whole. To view the requirements, visit the
Case Studies section»
- CREATE AN ONLINE ACCREDITATION ACCOUNT
If you don't already have an existing Online Accreditation account with the IAC, please visit www.intersocietal.org/nuclear/seeking/your_account.htm to create one.
- IAC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Facilities are encouraged to review the current IAC Accreditation Program Policies and Procedures prior to beginning the accreditation process. To download the IAC Agreement and get instructions, visit the Legal>Policies and Procedures section of the IAC website»
The IAC is here to help. Fully staffed with clinical and administrative personnel, the Nuclear/PET staff is trained to guide you through the application process.
Call 800-838-2110 or e-mail us today for assistance
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