ISO 15189:2012 delivers the specific requirements for quality and competence that are specific to medical imaging Units. The standard encourages global harmonization of medical practices. It safeguards the health and safety of patients and healthcare providers. The Imaging Units are the key associates in health safety. Imaging results influence 75% of medical diagnoses. Quality of imaging service is the main issue which directly affects the quality of health care. The clinical Imaging as a whole has to provide the best patient care encouraging excellence. The International Standard ISO 15189 delivers requirements for competence and quality of medical laboratories and Imaging Units. Accredited Units enhance credibility and competency of their testing services. It contains all of the requirements for a medical laboratory’s quality management system, as well as the technical requirements used as the basis for confirming a medical laboratory’s competence to perform specific medical tests. Accreditation also helps Laboratories to meet National regulatory requirements. The Scheme is under revision presently and updated scheme requirements will be available shortly.

Documents for Accreditation

If you are interested to apply for UAF Accreditation of your Medical Imaging Units in accordance with ISO 15189:2012, please send an email at info@uafaccreditation.org to request the following documents for Accreditation.

1. Application For Accreditation for Medical Imaging Units: UAF-APL-CAB-MIU
2. General Criteria for Accreditation Requirements :UAF-GEN-CAB-01
3. General Criteria for Conditions for the Use of UAF Accreditation Symbol :UAF-GEN-CAB-02
4. Fees : UAF-CAB-MLAB-FEES
5. Documentation Checklist as per ISO 15189

Please read Accreditation requirements for Inspection Bodies and other guiding documents in the publication area.