National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia 1800 621 666 Website: http://www.nata.com.au Quality in Practice Phone: 1300 888 329 Website: http://www.qip.com.au For more information visit www.diagnosticimaging.health.gov.au and select The Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme from the menu. Key points Accreditors accept registrations and applications for accreditation Accreditors may perform desk-top audits (not located at practice sites), and may perform on-site audits (located at practice sites). Practices may choose a single accreditor Questions regarding accreditation fees and forms should be directed to an accreditor The Standards The Stage II Standards were developed by the Consultative Working Group (CWG), comprising 13 individuals with expertise and demonstrated experience in the delivery of diagnostic imaging services, health administration, technical standards and health consumer advocacy. Stage II Standards entry level – are three entry level Stage II Practice Accreditation Standards. These standards cover existing regulatory requirements regarding the licensing and registration of staff and equipment and radiation safety. Interim Guidelines for the entry level Practice Accreditation Standards are available online at the Department’s website. Standard 1.2— Registration and Licensing Standard Standard 1.3— Radiation Safety Standard Standard 1.4— Equipment Inventory Standard Stage II Standards full suite – Guidance material for the full suite of Practice Accreditation Standards will be available online at the Department’s website by October 2010. The full suite of Stage II Practice
National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia 1800 621 666 Website: http://www.nata.com.au Quality in Practice Phone: 1300 888 329 Website: http://www.qip.com.au For more information visit www.diagnosticimaging.health.gov.au and select The Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme from the menu. Key points Accreditors accept registrations and applications for accreditation Accreditors may perform desk-top audits (not located at practice sites), and may perform on-site audits (located at practice sites). Practices may choose a single accreditor Questions regarding accreditation fees and forms should be directed to an accreditor The Standards The Stage II Standards were developed by the Consultative Working Group (CWG), comprising 13 individuals with expertise and demonstrated experience in the delivery of diagnostic imaging services, health administration, technical standards and health consumer advocacy. Stage II Standards – entry level are three entry level Stage II Practice Accreditation Standards. These standards cover existing regulatory requirements regarding the licensing and registration of staff and equipment and radiation safety. Interim Guidelines for the entry level Practice Accreditation Standards are available online at the Department’s website. Standard 1.2— Registration and Licensing Standard Standard 1.3— Radiation Safety Standard Standard 1.4— Equipment Inventory Standard Stage II Standards – full suite Guidance material for the full suite of Practice Accreditation Standards will be available online at the Department’s website by October 2010. The full suite of Stage II Practice
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