What is accreditation?

IVC has always been focused on holding ourselves to a high standard of care. As an office we decided it was an extremely important step to obtain our accreditation. Being an accredited facility we would not only hold ourselves to high standards; but we would be giving an assurance to our patients, referring doctors, and insurance providers that we have the care and the safety of the patient forefront in our mind.

A national committee of experts reviewed not only submitted protocols and practices, but also performed on site visits to make sure we were providing safe and quality care to our patients.

By achieving accreditation for IVC we believe it will empower patients, our office, referring physicians, and insurance providers to advance the practice and the science of treating varicose veins.

As changes occur in medicine, always look for the accreditation seal to ensure you are being taken care of in a facility with the highest level of expertise.

IVC Interventional and Vein Center IAC Accredited Facility

IAC Vein Center

IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) is an interdisciplinary accreditation body that oversees the practice and management of varicose vein treatment. When applying for IAC accreditation the overseeing body reviews all the practices within the facility through an onsite visit. The accrediting body ensures that all providers associated with the practice maintain proper continuing education, follow evidence-based protocols, and maintain protocols for the patient safety. In addition, The IAC reviews appropriateness of care relative to national recognized standards of practice. IAC accreditation complements accreditation by the ACR (American College of Radiology) in recognizing facilities that meet the highest standards of care and safety for you, the patient.

IVC Interventional and Vein Center ACR Accredited Facility

American College of Radiology

ACR (American College of Radiology) is an accrediting body for the diagnostic imaging used in a practice. High quality diagnostic imaging is fundamental to state-of-the-art patient care. To receive ACR accreditation specially trained and certified experts in the field of imaging review the images, policies, and practices of the facility. The Ultra sonographer must be registered by a recognized national accrediting board, maintain continuing education, and submit images to the accrediting body for periodic review. The Interventional Radiologist must maintain continuing education, over read imaging studies to for ongoing quality control, and submit reports to the accrediting body for review. ACR accreditation complements accreditation by the IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) in recognizing facilities that meet the highest standards of care and safety for you, the patient.

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