Radiation Safety and the imaging disciplines of diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine demand high attention to detail from a medical physics perspective. You can expect that TPA will make every effort to bring this attitude to management, professional, technical and non-technical staffs. Our medical physics consulting services include Radiography & Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine/PET, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Ultrasound. We offer consulting and guidance in the following medical physics areas:
Acceptance Testing
TPA Consulting offers acceptance testing services for the full range of diagnostic imaging equipment in service today. Acceptance testing is crucial when purchasing equipment, whether that equipment is new or used. An acceptance test should be performed on the equipment by a qualified medical physicist. This test is designed to confirm that the device was installed and set up properly and that it meets all regulatory requirements and vendors performance specifications.
ACR Accreditation Assistance
We can help you with MRI, CT, PET, PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, and Ultrasound accreditations. Our visits include phantom scanning, staff training, and personal assistance through the whole accreditation process. We will explain the ACR process to you, answer questions, and make suggestions on how to apply for and properly maintain the ACR accreditations.
Annual and/or Periodic Testing
Whether to meet ACR accreditation or State regulatory requirements, diagnostic imaging equipment requires periodic performance testing by a qualified medical physicist. Our expert staff provides these quality assurance services in a punctual and convenient manner. Whether your needs are in MRI, CT, PET, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Ultrasound, Radiography, or Fluoroscopy, we employ state of the art test equipment and highly-trained physicists to assure you complete regulatory compliance. Our physicists are trained to communicate test results clearly and work diligently to resolve problems fast. This is why some of the most prestigious imaging centers and networks in New York have chosen TPA.
Procedures and Manuals
TPA provides specific procedures to minimize patient exposure to radiation and train technologists in radiation safety procedures. We will also setup a quality assurance program in compliance with your State and FDA regulatory requirements. TPA provides all of the written materials you will need.
Radiation Safety Training
TPA Physics offers a full range of professional regulatory consulting services to represent clients in a wide range of situations. Our goal is to help companies understand radiology regulatory requirements and comply with them in a cost effective and productive way. Among our regulatory services are the following:
- RAM License Application and Amendment Preparation
- RSO services for nuclear medicine and all other types of RAM holders
- Nuclear medicine program startup
- Nuclear medicine program quarterly audits
- Assistance with establishing Policies and Procedures to assure your regulatory compliance.