Regulatory and Credentialing Context

Explains how PET practice fits within state radiation control frameworks, facility accreditation, and professional credentialing; clarifies authorized user roles, radiopharmacy oversight, and technologist qualifications.

Facility Responsibilities and Accreditation

Details facility responsibilities such as radioactive materials licensing, medical physics oversight, PET/CT or PET/MR accreditation, and participation in proficiency testing or intercomparison programs where applicable.

Maintaining Compliance

Practical guidance on documentation retention, incident reporting, dose calibrator and scanner cross calibration records, and preparing for internal or external audits of PET services.