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Mother Frances receives nuclear/PET accreditation
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Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in Nuclear Cardiology by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, officials announced Friday.
Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in Nuclear Cardiology by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, officials announced Friday.
The IAC grants accreditation only to those facilities that are found to be providing quality patient care, in compliance with national standards through a comprehensive application process including detailed case study review.
Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. On average, one American dies every 39 seconds of cardiovascular disease — disorders of the heart and blood vessels. According to the American Heart Association, the total direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular disease and stroke in the U.S. for 2010 was an estimated $503.2 billion.
Early detection of life threatening heart disorders and other diseases is possible through the use of nuclear cardiology procedures performed within hospitals, outpatient centers and physicians' offices.
While these tests are helpful, there are many facets that contribute to an accurate diagnosis based on Nuclear Cardiology testing.
The skill of the technologist performing the examination, the type of equipment used, the background and knowledge of the interpreting physician and quality assurance measures are each critical to quality patient testing.
When scheduled for a Nuclear Cardiology procedure, patients are encouraged to inquire about the accreditation status of the facility.
IAC accreditation is widely respected within the medical community, as illustrated by the support of the national medical societies related to Nuclear Cardiology, which include physicians, technologists and medical physicists.
Nuclear/PET accreditation is required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and in some cases by private insurers.
Early detection of life threatening heart disorders and other diseases is possible through the use of nuclear cardiology procedures performed within hospitals, outpatient centers and physicians' offices.
While these tests are helpful, there are many facets that contribute to an accurate diagnosis based on Nuclear Cardiology testing.
The skill of the technologist performing the examination, the type of equipment used, the background and knowledge of the interpreting physician and quality assurance measures are each critical to quality patient testing.
When scheduled for a Nuclear Cardiology procedure, patients are encouraged to inquire about the accreditation status of the facility.
IAC accreditation is widely respected within the medical community, as illustrated by the support of the national medical societies related to Nuclear Cardiology, which include physicians, technologists and medical physicists.
Nuclear/PET accreditation is required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and in some cases by private insurers.
Research Volunteers Needed For TB Skin Test Study
If you have ever received a positive skin test for tuberculosis (TB) but have not received the TB vaccine BCG, you may have the opportunity to enroll in a clinical research study at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.
The study compares two forms of skin test preparations in 18- to 60-year-olds who have had a positive TB skin test. Those accepted into the study will be compensated.
If interested or for more information, contact the health science center's Center for Clinical Research at 903-877-7753 or email clin.res@uthct.edu.
The study compares two forms of skin test preparations in 18- to 60-year-olds who have had a positive TB skin test. Those accepted into the study will be compensated.
If interested or for more information, contact the health science center's Center for Clinical Research at 903-877-7753 or email clin.res@uthct.edu.
