Mount Desert Island Hospital has been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence™ by the American College of Radiology.The designation is an achievement that goes beyond accreditation to recognize best-quality imaging practices and diagnostic care. This includes a comprehensive assessment of the entire medical imaging enterprise, including structure and outcomes. The designation recognizes excellence at multiple levels—including the professional staff, the technology and the policies and procedures the organization follows—and superior patient care.
MDI Hospital was the first hospital in the U.S. to receive this designation from the American College of Radiology in 2013 and received the designation again in 2018.
“Congratulations to MDI Hospital’s Medical Imaging Department on the amazing work, effort, grit and courage that they all displayed on again achieving the Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence Accreditation! American College of Radiology Accreditation is recognized as the gold standard in medical imaging,” said MDI Hospital President/CEO Chrissi Maguire. “Our patients know, and this honor confirms, that they will receive the best patient-centered diagnostic care when they come through our doors.”
In order to receive this distinction, facilities must be accredited by the American College of Radiology in all modalities they provide, and in which the college offers an accreditation program. Another requirement is to participate in the Dose Index Registry® and General Radiology Improvement Database, as well as Image Wisely® and Image Gently®.
MDI Hospital offers complete medical imaging services including MRI, CT, breast imaging, ultrasound, x-ray and nuclear medicine. The organization has been recognized for excellence by Avatar International, the Leapfrog Group, the National Rural Health Association, Harvard Pilgrim and Healthgrades.
To support MDI Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, please contact Ryann Grove, Senior Philanthropy Officer, at (207) 460-6150 or giving@mdihospital.org.