Flora, IL -(Effinngham Radio)- As a result of a recent deficiency free review by the American College of Radiology (ACR), Clay County Hospital (CCH) has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography. Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose X-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.
The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report that can be used for continuous practice improvement.
The ACR, founded in 1924, is a professional medical society dedicated to serving patients and society by empowering radiology professionals to advance the practice, science and professions of radiological care. The College serves more than 37,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.
Linda Schnepper, R.T. (R)(M)RDCS, Clinical Services Director stated “The renewal of our ACR accreditation is always a challenging task. The Radiology staff at CCH work together diligently to ensure success in reaccreditation. I am proud to be part of such a dedicated and caring mammography team who are here to give very good service to our patients from screening exams all the way through biopsies and follow-ups. They care about the women they serve and always give them the attention and concern needed to ensure the health of our patients.”
The ACR and the American Cancer Society recommend screening mammography starting at age 40 and every year thereafter. For your Mammography appointment, please call the Radiology Department at 618-662-2131. Appointments are available from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Evening appointments are available by request until 8:00 p.m.
Clay County Hospital is a full-service, critical access hospital serving the residents of Clay County and surrounding counties in Illinois. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services, physical therapy and a full range of diagnostic capabilities. In addition, the hospital has three rural health clinics, located in Flora, IL, Louisville, IL and Clay City, IL, which provide complete primary care for all patients. For more information visit our website at www.claycountyhospital.org or call 618-662-2131 or toll free at 800-762-2309.
