As part of CPSBC’s continuous quality improvement efforts, the DAP accreditation standards are systematically updated to reflect current practice, incorporate best-available evidence and involve subject matter experts.
The medical imaging accreditation standards have been revised and new standards developed for the following modalities and topics:
- mammography
- nuclear medicine – positron emission (PET, PET/CT) and single photon emission (gamma cameras - planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT)
- nuclear medicine safety
- sonography – ultrasound and echocardiography
- sonography safety
- fluoroscopy
- acceptance testing
- radiation protection surveys
- displays
- medical imaging informatics
- personal health information/data – security, management, confidentiality and retention
- artificial intelligence
- delegated medical acts
- document control
- governing body
- medical director
- medical staff qualifications and requirements
- medical imaging technical staff qualification and requirements
- staff administration, management and development
Version 2.0 of the accreditation standards for medical imaging are effective June 1, 2025.
Standard requirements are either mandatory (i.e. facilities must demonstrate conformance) or best practice (i.e. it is recommended that facilities demonstrate conformance). DAP accreditation standards and associated requirements are reviewed by internal processes, advisory committees, external organizations and the public to ensure standards meet RUMBA principles: relevant, understandable, measurable, beneficial, achievable. DAP accreditation standards and associated requirements are applicable to both public and private service settings, unless otherwise noted.
These standards were developed with the support of the following advisory committees:
- 2023–2027 Mammography – Modality Advisory Committee
- 2023 Medical Imaging Equipment Testing – Topic Advisory Committee
- 2023–2027 PET/CT – Modality Advisory Committee
- 2021–2025 Nuclear Medicine Advisory Committee
- 2024–2028 Ultrasound and Echocardiography – Modality Advisory Committee
- 2024 Displays, PACS and Imaging Informatics – Topic Advisory Committee
The DAP thanks all of its advisory committee members in their efforts to develop these standards.
The DAP is founded on the principle of participation and all applications for membership are welcome. Membership on advisory committees provides an opportunity to help shape and influence the standards and requirements that diagnostic services in BC are accredited to. Individuals interested in membership to a DAP advisory committee are encouraged to respond to advisory committee nomination surveys/communications or contact dap@cpsbc.ca.