The FDA approved an ACR request for an alternative standard allowing an interpreting physician to provide an overall assessment of breast density with singular phrasing in reports of unilateral mammograms.
Mammography Accreditation
Everything you need to pursue ACR® mammography accreditation
How to Prepare for ACR Mammography 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 mammography unit manufacturer.
- Work with your supervising physician to select your best mammography images for submission.
- Review accreditation forms and other helpful information.
- Review the Clinical Image Quality Section of the ACR 1999 Mammography Quality Control Manual.
