How to Prepare for ACR Ultrasound Accreditation

ACR® Accreditation is a valuable tool for maintaining excellence in everything from operations to patient care. To prepare for your application:

  • Confirm that your medical imaging staff has the appropriate experience and qualifications.
  • Perform all quality control tests as established by ACR and your ultrasound unit manufacturer.
  • Work with your supervising physician to select your best ultrasound images for submission.
  • Review accreditation forms and other helpful information.

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Your Roadmap to ACR Accreditation

Once you’ve applied and received your testing materials, the following documents can help you navigate the next steps to ACR Accreditation.

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Announcements

Stay up to date on the latest ultrasound and accreditation news and announcements. 

Cervical Imaging Requirements

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, cervical imaging requirements will be a part of the first trimester transvaginal examination. This is being implemented to be consistent with the uterine requirements that are a part of the female pelvis transvaginal examination and to ensure that sites performing first trimester transvaginal exams are including all anatomy related to the uterus.

Please refer to the Exam Requirements: Obstetrical Ultrasound article for details.

ACR International Recognition for Quality and Safety

ACR Accreditation now offers non-U.S. imaging facilities recognition for meeting current ACR accreditation standards. Facilities will submit self-assessment documentation for verification. No clinical or phantom images required.

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