RadSite names ultrasound standards committee

By AI, Created 7:12 PM UTC, May 26, 2026, /AGP/ – RadSite has assembled a volunteer Ultrasound Standards Committee to help build a new accreditation program for ultrasound. The group is expected to deliver a first draft by fall 2026 as ultrasound use expands across more clinical settings and standards remain uneven.

Why it matters: - Ultrasound is now used across radiology, point-of-care, and bedside settings, but training, documentation, and oversight are not consistent. - RadSite’s new standards are meant to support quality and patient safety while reflecting how ultrasound is actually used in clinical care. - A practical accreditation framework could affect how imaging groups, hospitals, and outpatient sites document and oversee ultrasound services.

What happened: - RadSite announced the members of its Ultrasound Standards Committee on May 27, 2026. - The multidisciplinary volunteer group will help develop a new Ultrasound Accreditation Program. - The committee includes clinicians, technologists, administrators, and industry leaders. - RadSite said the committee has been meeting regularly since January 2026.

The details: - The committee is chaired by Mena Ramos, MD, co-founder and co-CEO of the Global Ultrasound Standards Institute. - RadSite President and CEO Garry Carneal said the standards process depends on volunteer committee expertise. - RadSite said the committee is building a framework that is practical, evidence-informed, and aligned with current clinical use. - Members listed on the committee include leaders from RadSite, RadNet, Catalyst MedTech, Adventist HealthCare Outpatient Imaging, NYU Langone Health, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and other organizations. - The committee roster also includes specialists in emergency medicine, anesthesia, pediatrics, vascular services, echo services, compliance, regulatory affairs, quality, and imaging operations. - RadSite expects to complete the first draft of the new Ultrasound Accreditation Program by fall 2026. - RadSite plans to add additional specialty modules into 2027. - RadSite currently offers six accreditation programs: CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine and PET, Dental CBCT, Medical CBCT, and Remote Scanning. - RadSite said interested readers can learn more about its accreditation programs and request a complimentary copy of its standards through its website. - RadSite also promotes its YouTube channel, which it says includes more than 40 webinars on imaging, AI, and healthcare trends. - The company also provided contact information by email at info@radsitequality.com and by phone at 443-440-6007.

Between the lines: - The committee’s makeup signals that RadSite is trying to balance clinical, operational, and regulatory perspectives instead of writing a narrow radiology-only standard. - The emphasis on “real-world practice” suggests the accreditation program is being shaped for broad adoption across different ultrasound settings, not just traditional hospital imaging departments. - The fall draft timeline points to a fast-moving standards effort, with more detailed specialty guidance likely to follow after the initial framework.

What’s next: - RadSite will continue committee work through 2026 as it develops the first draft of the ultrasound accreditation framework. - Additional specialty modules are expected to roll out in 2027. - RadSite may release more details as the draft moves toward completion.