The mammography department at Memorial Hospital passed a KDHE survey in which no deficiencies were found. Pictured, from left: Kari Smith, Lead Mammography Technologist; Memorial Hospital Radiology Manager/Mammography Technologist, Rhonda Schmid; and Sharon Gleason, Mammography Technologist.
The Radiology and Imaging Department of Memorial Hospital, in Abilene, received notification from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) that their mammography services has again passed its recent survey with zero deficiencies. The survey is conducted to see that all certifications, personnel, and equipment meet standards.
The KDHE completes an annual survey on behalf of the FDA to meet the requirements for certification under the Mammography Quality Standards Act.
The Radiology and Imaging Department at Memorial Hospital completes around 1,100 mammograms per year.