CASE STUDY SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Case study submissions are required in order to assess the interpretative and technical quality of the laboratory. Case study requirements have been grouped into the following categories:
NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY
GENERAL NUCLEAR MEDICINE, COMPREHENSIVE, PET AND MULTIPLE SITES
MOBILE SERVICES ONLY (NO FIXED LABORATORY SITE)
HOW TO SEND A SUBMISSION
NOTE: There is no fee for repeat submission of case studies.
- Please submit all images utilized in the interpretation of a study by a physician.
- Laboratories should submit sample cases from as many medical and technical staff members that interpret or perform any nuclear medicine examinations in the laboratory as possible.
- Two reviewers evaluate every application; therefore it is imperative that all paper attachments and case study materials submitted to the ICANL be sent in duplicate.
- Currently, there is no way to electronically attach the case study materials to the online application.
- For laboratories unable to submit digital images, high quality black-and-white and color copies of processed images may be submitted on paper.
- The Online Application will provide the appropriate fields in which to enter the sample case information with the exception of laboratories with a mobile component. Please refer to the case study selection information provided from the links above. You must submit the number of cases designated in the case study section. If you have questions about the number of cases, please contact the ICANL office.
- Case selection is not camera dependent. You may select cases from any camera in your laboratory. Not more than one (1) case per procedure type should be normal.
- All (or both) cases from multiple sites must be abnormal.
- Cases are to be contemporary (performed with current personnel on current equipment). If more than one person is performing/interpreting procedures in the laboratory, the selected cases should represent as many staff members as possible.
- Abnormal studies have positive findings or demonstrate pathology. For example, an MPI study with breast or subdiaphragmatic attenuation would not qualify as abnormal.
LABELING YOUR SUBMISSION
Label all cases (an adhesive label affixed to each page is recommended), including any disks or hard copies, with:
1. Laboratory name/site location
2. Patient name
3. Date of study
4. Type of study
5. Imaging system type or manufacturer/model
6. Computer manufacturer/model
HIPAA Concerns?
All materials submitted to the ICANL will be handled with strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Read more in the Related News section>>
To place your order for ICANL Online Accreditation, proceed to Create New Account. |
