At Crystal Run, the safety of our patients is always a priority. Our diagnostic imaging equipment is accredited by the American College of Radiology. The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety and is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards. We are proud to say we are accredited by the ACR for 6 of our modalities, including CT, Mammography, MRI, Ultrasound, Stereotactic breast biopsy and most recently, Breast MRI. Useful Links:
Image GentlySM The image gently Campaign is an initiative of the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging. The campaign goal is to change practice by increasing awareness of the opportunities to promote radiation protection in the imaging of children. The following handouts are provided by Image GentlySM. What Parents Should Know About CT Scans for Children: Medical Radiation Safety Tracking the number of radiologic studies children are exposed to helps inform treating physicians of recent similar exams, helping them to decide if exams are necessary. Tracking the number of exams and location where the images are stored can be helpful in alerting families and their care providers to the issue of radiation safety. My Child’s Medical Imaging Record Image WiselyTM
Radiation Safety in Adult Medical Imaging: The Image Wisely campaign objective is geared toward lowering the amount of radiation used in medically necessary imaging studies and eliminating unnecessary procedures. My Medical Imaging History This free imaging card allows patients to easily track the date, type, and location of their radiology exams. The card is co-sponsored by Image Wisely and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Radiologyinfo.org: FAQ's on safety including benefits and risks