Magnolia Regional Health Center Cardiovascular Lab Receives National Accreditation
Magnolia Regional Health Center Cardiovascular Lab’s recent national accreditation reiterates MRHC’s ongoing commitment to excellence in serving our community and patients.
One American dies ever 32 seconds of cardiovascular disease, disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Cardiac structure and flow information provided by echocardiography testing is useful in the detection and management of many types of heart disease. This noninvasive test has become one of the standard diagnostic tools in cardiology. Echocardiography is a complex imaging technique that relies on the experience and training of both the physician and sonographer. Their interpretive and technical abilities determine the diagnostic accuracy of an echocardiographic examination. The Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL) has developed an accreditation program which evaluates the quality of these and other critical elements of the echocardiography laboratory.
The Magnolia Regional Health Center Cardiovascular Lab recently obtained Accreditation status from the Intersocietal Commission for the Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL). The laboratory is one of a growing number of echocardiography laboratories in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico to be recognized for its commitment to high quality patient care and its provision of quality diagnostic testing. The application process involves extensive review of both the technologist and physicians skills in performing and interpreting echocardiograms.
Participation in the ICAEL is voluntary. Accreditation status signifies that the facility has been reviewed by an independent agency which recognizes the laboratory’s commitment to quality testing for diagnosis of heart disease.
Magnolia Regional Health Center Cardiovascular also received accreditation status from the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Labs (ICAVL) in January 2009. ICAVL review board ensures the standards of performing quality Cerebrovascular, Arterial, and Venous testing are met.
The Cardiovascular technologists at MRHC have over 58 years of experience with over 55 years of combined Cardiologist experience in performing and interpreting quality echo and vascular exams. According to Executive Director of the Heart & Cancer Centers, Mark Studdard, “The Echo and Vascular field is constantly changing. I am proud that our dedicated staff has continued to reach the goals set forth by their peers across the country. Our Cardiovascular Department at MRHC is comprised of committed professionals who are devoted to the field of Cardiology.”
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