Summary of imaging practices and modalities accredited in the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme.
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To inform imaging practices of the revision of the national diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for nuclear medicine and positron emission tomography (PET).
To advise diagnostic imaging practices of the requirements for Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) Standard 2.2: Consumer Consent and Information Standard. Specifically, the consent requirements for:
- The administration of radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine imaging procedures
- Transvaginal and transrectal ultrasound procedures
To advise diagnostic imaging practices of the requirements for Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme Standard 1.6: Health-care Associated Infection. Specifically, the requirements for high-level disinfection of semi-critical reusable medical devices in diagnostic imaging.
To clarify the requirements for conducting comparisons of radiation dose levels and administered activity for imaging procedures against the Australian national diagnostic reference levels (DRLs).
Accreditation provides a commitment to the community that a diagnostic imaging practice meets expected standards for safety and quality. It is a formal program where trained assessors review an imaging practice’s evidence of implementation of the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme Standards.
Imaging practices not accredited under the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme cannot provide Medicare funded diagnostic imaging services. Unaccredited imaging practices must inform clients prior to carrying out imaging they are not accredited and a Medicare benefit is not payable.
The Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme Standards provide a consistent statement on the level of care consumers can expect from diagnostic imaging practices. The standards aim to protect the public from harm and improve the quality of imaging delivered.
The Commission is reviewing the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme Standards to minimise the risk of harm and improve the care of patients.