Radiology STAT Orders And Critical Results Reporting

Emergency Radiology Interpretations For ‘STAT’ Orders

NDI radiologists provide emergency interpretations for imaging center STAT orders that need an important radiological imaging study reviewed right away. This interpretation may report critical results.

This type of radiology STAT order is commonly known as a “STAT” read. STAT means that a radiological study interpretation needs to happen right away.

Board certified, U.S. based, fellowship trained radiologists also provide ‘STAT reads’ for life-threatening conditions quickly. NDI’s radiologists are skilled in all imaging modalities, with training in subspecialties as well.

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) believes that the communication of diagnostic imaging tests and diagnostic study results is critical to the evaluation and management of emergency department (ED) patients.

NDI follows appropriate means and timeframes for communication with referring physicians concerning radiology images when completing STAT orders and timely reporting of critical test results and unexpected exam results.

In 2024, the easiest way to get access to teleradiology services for STAT orders in the United States is to call National Diagnostic Imaging at 1-800-950-5257 or email info@ndximaging.com.

Radiology STAT Orders

There are always instances where an imaging or radiology center needs a study read immediately, commonly known as a “STAT” read. We take into consideration the centers’ wishes when they are initially contracted with NDI. This feature is uniquely programmed to fit each center.

If the center does not have specific guidelines set up for Emergent STAT reads, we will follow our default protocol for these reads which is 2 hours.

Critical Results Reporting

NDI has formulated a “Critical Result Recording” protocol. In the event a radiologist claims an interpretation has a critical result, NDI Protocol is initiated. This protocol meets standards set up by the American College of Radiology. All critical result studies have to be documented within the patient study in our PacsStar Software Program. The client is contacted and this task is not labeled complete until the NDI staff has spoken with our clients in “live conversation” explaining the critical result of their patient study ”. If necessary, the referring physician is always given the option of a personal consultation with the reading radiologist.

NDI also maintains an after hours auto attendant for stat reads and or critical result report calls. There is always a member of our administrative staff “on call”, to assure our centers their studies will be taken care and handled no matter what level of urgency.

Contact National Diagnostic Imaging

Please contact National Diagnostic Imaging by either calling the main office at (216)-514-1199, sending an email to info@ndximaging.com or, complete the form below to request a quote.

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Accreditation Programs For Diagnostic Imaging Centers In The U.S.

Diagnostic imaging lets doctors look inside human and animal bodies for clues about a medical condition. A variety of machines and techniques can create pictures of the structures and activities inside the body. The type of imaging a doctor uses depends on the symptoms and the part of your body being examined. Ultrasonography is a popular diagnostic imaging tool that looks inside a dog or cat’s body via the use of sound waves.

ACR Accreditation is recognized as the gold standard in medical imaging. The ACR offers accreditation programs in CT, MRI, breast MRI, nuclear medicine and PET as mandated under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) as well as for modalities mandated under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). Accreditation application and evaluation are typically completed within 90 days.

The ACR has accredited more than 39,000 facilities in 10 imaging modalities. They offer accreditation programs in Mammography, CT, MRI, Breast MRI, Nuclear Medicine and PET, Ultrasound, Breast Ultrasound and Stereotactic Breast Biopsy.

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredits educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry.

The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) provides the structure and resources you need to develop and operate a high-quality breast center. Programs that are accredited by the NAPBC follow a model for organizing and managing a breast center to facilitate multidisciplinary, integrated, comprehensive breast cancer services.

Get information from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) about their requirements for accreditation of advanced diagnostic imaging suppliers, here.

The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) is a nonprofit, nationally recognized accrediting organization. The IAC was founded by medical professionals to advance appropriate utilization, standardization and quality of diagnostic imaging and intervention-based procedures.

The IAC is a nonprofit organization in operation to evaluate and accredit facilities that provide diagnostic imaging and procedure-based modalities, thus improving the quality of patient care provided in private offices, clinics and hospitals where such services are performed.

With a 30-year history of offering medical accreditation to facilities within the U.S. and Canada, IAC is also now offering accreditation in international markets. The IAC programs for accreditation are dedicated to ensuring quality patient care and promoting health care and all support one common mission: Improving health care through accreditation®.

The ACVR is the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recognized veterinary specialty organization™ for certification of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Equine Diagnostic Imaging.

If you are a radiology imaging service in the United States that is looking for a company that can provide daytime, nighttime, weekend and holiday coverage for your current and future case volume, contact National Diagnostic Imaging by phone at 216-514-1199 or by emailing info@ndximaging.com.

Accreditation Programs For Diagnostic Imaging Centers In The U.S.

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredits educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry.

Get information from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) about their requirements for accreditation of advanced diagnostic imaging suppliers, here.

The ACVR is the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recognized veterinary specialty organization™ for certification of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Equine Diagnostic Imaging.

Imaging Facilities Accredited by the American College of Radiology

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Facilities: To verify the accreditation status of specific units within your imaging facility, please call 1-800-770-0145.

ACR Accredited Facility Designations
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