| Categories: MRI Accreditation | Author: Resonant Healthcare Imaging Solutions | 0
Hiring an MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator is one of the best things you can do to improve the chances that you will have a smooth, stress-free MRI accreditation process. However, each MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator brings different skills and qualifications to the table, and who you hire to fill this important role will determine your team’s likelihood of success.
Although it may be tempting to assume that all MRI accreditation consultants have similar qualifications, not all MRI accreditation consultants have the same knowledge, experience, and track record. That is why it is critical to do your homework and research potential MRI accreditation consultants before you ink a third-party contract. Here are four important things you should look for in an MRI accreditation consultant:
Your MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator should have a wide range of knowledge about the accreditation process. For starters, your MRI accreditation consultant or coordinator should be familiar with the major accreditation organizations, including the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), and their accreditation requirements.
In addition to understanding complex accreditation requirements, your MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator also should understand the technical side of MRI. This technical understanding will allow your MRI accreditation consultant or coordinator help you to ensure that phantom scans are completed properly, all required system testing is completed, and your system is functioning as it should.
Your MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator also should understand the accreditation process (deadlines, timeframes, etc.) and what accreditation organizations are looking for when it comes to policies, procedures, and quality assurance.
When hiring an MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator, their experience says a lot about whether he or she will be able to meet your facility’s needs. It is important to make sure that the MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator has worked with facilities like yours (similar size, similar equipment, etc.).
Also, you should be sure that the MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator already has successfully shepherded other facilities through the accreditation process with your selected accreditation organization.
To get a sense of your MRI accreditation consultant’s experience, it may be helpful to check out his or her website to look for testimonials or a list of past clients. Some good questions to ask your MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator include:
You should ask your MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator about how many total accreditation applications he or she has overseen and how many have been approved. Although overall accreditation success rate might be helpful to know, you should pay special attention to the approval success rate with your chosen accreditation organization.
Although knowledge, experience, and success rate certainly are important, your MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator also needs to be available and responsive to the needs of your facility. From the very beginning, your MRI accreditation consultant or coordinator should respond to phone messages and emails in a timely manner and be willing and available to answer questions.
Your MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator also should be able to adapt to changing circumstances throughout the application process and communicate clearly with your team. Additionally, he or she should be comfortable leading a team of imaging professionals, have excellent organizational skills, and be able to communicate clearly, whether verbally or in writing.
Reviewing testimonials and contacting references are great ways for your facility to get a sense of how satisfied past clients have been with the MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator’s services. However, be sure to follow your gut. If you are having problems before you hire the MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator, chances are that things will not improve after you sign a contract.
Hiring an MRI accreditation consultant / coordinator with the right blend of knowledge and experience will help to increase your facility’s chances of accreditation success. Resonant’s MRI accreditation consultants / coordinators bring extensive knowledge and years of experience to the table and go above-and-beyond to provide value and customer service. Call 877.938.5665 or contact us today to speak with a Resonant MRI consultation expert.
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