Early identification of high-risk patients can lead to earlier screening, more personalized care, and improved breast cancer detection. Learn how breast imaging departments can establish effective protocols for
Don’t Wait for a Failure: Choices That Influence Breast Imaging Outcomes
Written by: Louise Miller, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), CRT(M), FSBI, FNCBC Every year, about 1 in 7 facilities fail American College of Radiology (ACR) mammography accreditation. That’s roughly 13% to 14%!
Strong Teams Make For Strong Care: When Teamwork Rivals Technology in Mammography
Written by: Kelly Reynolds, MRT, CBI, BSc Working in the field of mammography is not for everyone; it takes a remarkable person to master the demands of the
Breast Imaging Protocols: A Blueprint for Building a Strong Foundation
Written by: Robyn Hadley, A.S., R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT) To repeat or not to repeat, that is the question! As a technologist, have you ever found yourself standing in front of
Tips for Telemammography: How to Regulate, Not Complicate
Written by: Robyn Hadley, A.S., R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT) My radiologist is reading off-site now! What are the regulations and requirements to remain compliant? How do I acquire all the necessary
Overcoming Callback Anxiety: Tips for Staying Calm and Confident
Written by: Louise Miller, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), CRT(M), FSBI, FNCBC Back in the olden days, all patient communication had to go through the patient’s referring physician including biopsy recommendations, ultrasound referrals,
The Alphabet Soup of ACR Validation Processes
Written by: Louise Miller, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), CRT(M), FSBI, FNCBC Getting a notification from ACR that your facility will be undergoing an additional evaluation/validation review strikes fear in the hearts of
The Rundown on Repeats and Rejects
Written by: Louise Miller, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), CRT(M), FSBI, FNCBC and Erin Ferraro, M.S., R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT) Repeats and rejects are one of the most misunderstood and misused aspects of all mammography quality
Mammography Positioning Techniques: All Are NOT Created Equal
Written by: Louise Miller, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), CRT(M), FSBI, FNCBC How did you learn to position? Did you go to the “See one, do one, teach one” school? How about the
The MQSA Final Rule 2023: What Exactly Changed and What Do I Do Next?
Written by: Robyn Hadley, A.S., R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), Breast Imaging Consultant Recent headlines read: “FDA Updates Mammography Regulations in Final MQSA Rule”, “Major Updates Coming to Mammography Quality and Certification
