Regulatory and Credentialing Framework

Explains how nuclear medicine practice is regulated by state radiation control agencies, facility accreditation programs, and professional credentialing and clarifies operator qualifications, authorized user roles, and radiopharmacy oversight.

Facility Responsibilities and Accreditation

Details facility responsibilities such as radioactive materials licensing, medical physics oversight, radiopharmacy compliance, and participation in accreditation or proficiency testing programs where applicable.

Maintaining Compliance

Practical guidance on documentation retention, incident reporting, equipment calibration records, and preparing for internal or external audits of nuclear medicine services.