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LOW MOOR – The Breast Imaging Center at Alleghany Regional Hospital (ARH) received a perfect score during the annual facility inspection under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).
The results of the inspection held Sept. 17, revealed an “All Items In Compliance” rating which is indicative of 100 percent compliance, the highest rating possible.
The announcement was made by the Food and Drug Administration, U. S.Department of Health and Human Services.
Connie Salyards, director of Radiology at ARH commented “the
mammography technologists, Alice Tucker, Kathy Anderson, Kathy Lee and Dianne Loving are to be commended for their dedication and also the effort and attention placed into developing an exceptional Breast Imaging Center for our patients.”
Dr. Mary E. Zelenik, supervising radiologist of the Breast Imaging Center and Dr. Bruce Banning are the interpreting radiologists.
The intensive inspection of the Imaging Center compares specific items in six major areas to include equipment performance, technologist QC, medical physicist surveys, personnel qualifications, medical reports and outcome audits. The report showed that all areas reviewed at ARH are in compliance with required standards. The philosophy of the MQSA and its implementation, through standards and inspections, is to support continuous improvement in mammography services.
Highlands residents are encouraged to schedule their annual mammogram at ARH by calling 862-6879 during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
