Smith Glynn Callaway ultrasound accredited

The Ultrasound Practice Council of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) has granted St. John’s Clinic-Smith Glynn Callaway Ultrasound accreditation in obstetrical ultrasound.

The department achieved accreditation in recognition that the practice has met voluntary standards set by the diagnostic ultrasound profession.

The entire practice was reviewed, including the practice’s personnel, physical facilities, documentation, storage and record-keeping practices; policies and procedures, quality assurance methods and how the practice meets AIUM standards.

The obstetrical ultrasound practice at Smith Glynn Callaway operates as an extension of St. John’s Clinic-Maternal-Fetal Medicine, under the medical direction of Rick Fraser, M.D., and Betty Garton, RT, practice manager.

“An accredited status demonstrates clinical excellence and a commitment to the highest quality of patient care. Accreditation of the ultrasound practice confirms credibility to patients, referring physicians and third-party payers,” according to Sue Elmore, BS, RDMS, program coordinator for OB/GYN ultrasound practice at St. John’s.