Joint Commission Proposes New Requirements for Radiologists Who Perform CT

The Joint Commission is seeking input from the field on proposed requirements that address the qualifications and competency for radiologists who provide diagnostic computed tomography (CT) services, states a February 27, 2014, update to the “Standards Field Reviews” section of the agency’s website. Specifically, the requirements address the qualifications and experience that radiologists must possess when a facility grants them initial privileges and when their privileges are renewed.