ACCREDITATION EVOLVED... A STREAMLINED PATH TO HIGHER PERFORMANCE
ICACSF Is Now IAC Carotid Stenting AND the Accreditation Process Has Evolved!
FEBRUARY 2012 | Effective in February 2012, the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Carotid Stenting Facilities (ICACSF) is now the IAC Carotid Stenting. The new IAC brand is much more than a logo; it is the culmination of extensive research of the needs of our clients. Last fall, the IAC conducted a broad study designed to give thousands throughout the medical imaging community who participate in the process a voice in the future of accreditation.
View a new video detailing the exciting new changes happening at the IAC»
We asked our clients what works well today … and what they would like to see evolved. We learned that our customers truly value the IAC’s high quality standards, the broad range of specialties and high level of expertise and our friendly, collaborative staff. We also learned there is opportunity for improvement across the accreditation industry; the process often seems more time-consuming and frustrating than it should be. Based on our findings, the IAC is launching accreditation evolved – new programs and services to make the process better and more rewarding.
A BETTER ACCREDITATION EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR FACILITY
While maintaining our high standards focused on quality patient care, the IAC now offers program enhancements already in place or on the way:
- Comment Period for New Standards. When a Standard is being considered, laboratories are informed and now have a 60 days to comment, giving our clients a voice in the accreditation process.
- Live Chat. Now available via the Online Accreditation application, quick access to a trained IAC staff member is just a click away, providing instant help as you work on your application.
- The Accreditation Checklist. Notes all required documentation for each modality offered by the IAC, in a convenient, easy-to-reference format.
- Consistent Standards. Coming soon in Spring 2012, all IAC Standards will share a consistent format so that a laboratory can easily navigate the accreditation process regardless of modality. The enhanced format will also separate the absolute requirements from the recommendations.
- Electronic Uploads. By mid-2012, the application process will be fully electronic, allowing applicant laboratories to upload their case studies through a PACS system – eliminating the time and cost associated with shipping materials to IAC for review.
- Research. The IAC is committed in 2012 to conducting research to validate the benefits of accreditation.
- Online Marketing Kit. Through the secure IAC Online Accreditation portal, accredited laboratories now have direct access to tools for promoting their accreditation. The Seal of Accreditation and press release are now easily accessible and the IAC’s communications/marketing staff is ready to help with ideas for promoting your laboratory’s commitment to quality.
Within the month of February, accredited laboratories will receive a complimentary Marketing Kit, officially introducing the new IAC, including instructions for downloading the new Seal of Accreditation and other promotional tools.
IAC Carotid Stenting is the IAC division name by which the former ICACSF is now known. You will find that references strictly to the acronym itself (ICACSF) on the division websites and other communications are no longer in use.
We look forward to sharing additional ways that the IAC accreditation process continues to evolve in offering you a process that is streamlined, rewarding, leading and inclusive. It’s a new day for accreditation and IAC is leading the way!
IAC Launches New Website for Carotid Stenting Facilities
FEBRUARY 2012 | The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) is pleased to announce the launch of its enhanced website at www.intersocietal.org, along with newly-designed websites and domains for each IAC programs:
Clients wishing to access the website for Carotid Stenting should now go to www.intersocietal.org/carotid, rather than www.icacsf.org. Due to the success of the initial redesign in Summer 2010, the IAC has continued to enhance the look and ease of the websites in keeping with our new streamlined, evolved accreditation process.
Now that the Online Accreditation portal allows IAC accredited laboratories to easily download their Marketing Materials, the IAC is looking for great examples to showcase on our websites! In February 2012, the IAC will be sending all accredited laboratories a new marketing kit containing new certificates, a new door cling and the brand new IAC Seal of Accreditation and we want to see how you are using it. E-mail your examples to marketing@intersocietal.org and we may consider showcasing you accredited lab throughout the Marketing Your Achievement section of our new sites.
Geoffrey Rose, MD, FACC, FASE Appointed Chairperson of IAC
 JANUARY 2012 | Geoffrey A. Rose, MD, FASE, FACC, was recently
appointed Chairperson of the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).
Headquartered in Ellicott City, Md., the IAC is a national, nonprofit organization
in operation to evaluate and accredit medical facilities.
Prior to his new leadership role within the IAC, Dr. Rose, of Charlotte, N.C.,
served on the IAC Echocardiography Board of Directors since 2007,
including a presidential term. He is a representative of the American Society of
Echocardiography (ASE). Read the complete press release»
Now Available: The IAC 2012 Exhibit Schedule!
JANUARY 2012 | Representatives from the IAC divisions are on hand in the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission booth at many upcoming local and national conferences. View the 2012 Exhibit Schedule»
The IAC Carotid Stenting Application Is Now Available
JANUARY 2011 | The IAC Carotid Stenting Accreditation Application is available to facilities applying for accreditation for the first time. Access to the IAC Carotid Stenting Accreditation Application is free of charge. Applicant facilities are only charged the accreditation fee ($6,000), due at the time of application submission.
Facilities requesting access to the IAC Carotid Stenting Accreditation Application will receive an e-mail containing the IAC Carotid Stenting application and a link to the current IAC Carotid Stenting Standards.
Request access to the IAC Carotid Stenting Accreditation Application»
The IAC Carotid Stenting Announces the Release of the 2011 Standards
JANUARY 2011 | Serving as the basis of the accreditation process, the IAC Carotid Stenting Standards are an extensive document defining the minimal requirements and recommendations for facilities to perform quality carotid stenting procedures.
The IAC Carotid Stenting Standards are divided into five sections: Section 1: Personnel and Supervision; Section 2: Physical Facilities; Section 3: Volume of Clinical Procedures; Section 4: Process; and Section 5: Quality Improvement. The Standards are intended for used by facilities as a guideline to achieve and demonstrate quality patient care.
The 2011 IAC Carotid Stenting Standards for Carotid Stenting Facilities are available for download as a PDF. Download the 2011 IAC Carotid Stenting Standards»
Introducing IAC Carotid Stenting,
the Newest Division of the IAC
JANUARY 2011 | The IAC is proud to introduce its newest accreditation program for facilities offering carotid stenting procedures, the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Carotid Stenting Facilities (IAC Carotid Stenting).
The IAC Carotid Stenting accreditation program is currently in the pilot phase. Applications will be accepted beginning in the first quarter of 2011.
Read the complete details in the Spring 2011 Newsletter»
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