Tampa General Hospital's Ultrasound Services Re-Accredited By American College Of Radiology

TAMPA, FL — Tampa General’s ultrasound department is re-accredited and has received the gold seal for another three years after passing all five sections of the rigorous exam.

Tampa General Hospital is honored to earn this important accreditation. Requirements to receive the certification include a submission of clinical images attached to corresponding physician reports.

All five sections of the exam were passed by TGH, including:

“Tampa General Hospital is committed to delivering world-class care. To help us meet or exceed excellence in care, the accreditation process is highly methodical and rigorous,” said Adam Smith, executive vice president and chief ambulatory care officer. “It can assure our patients and the community that we are committed to providing world-class imaging services.”

Tampa General’s radiology department performs the most basic imaging to the most advanced invasive imaging and research across Radiology and Cardiology. Features include capabilities such as intra-procedural surgical imaging and ultrasound, portable CT, portable MRI, as well as the latest advances in care such as sonic beam therapy for cancer cell tissues, tumor ablations, and advances in image guided procedures.

The American College of Radiology Ultrasound Accreditation Program is the highest standard in medical imaging. The ACR has credited more than 38,000 facilities and has given patients reassurance they are receiving the best imaging services.

Tampa General having this qualification demonstrates the commitment to providing the best quality of care to both new and existing patients. When combining all the capabilities of radiologists, technologists and nursing personnel, Tampa General Hospital performs over 400,000 imaging exams per year.