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IAC accreditation is a means by which facilities can evaluate and demonstrate the level of patient care they provide.  \nAn echocardiography facility is defined as an entity located at one postal address, composed of at least one ultrasound instrument and a Medical Director and a Technical Director performing and/or interpreting transthoracic echocardiography. There may be additional physicians and sonographers. The designation of the title of Medical Director and Technical Director are for IAC accreditation purposes only. The facility may also perform transesophageal, stress, or adult congenital transthoracic echocardiography.  \nAn accredited echocardiography facility requires the interpreting physicians and practicing sonographers to be adequately trained and experienced to interpret and perform echocardiograms. Published documents recognize that echocardiography requires considerable training and expertise (see Bibliography) . Although published opinions vary with regard to the absolute numbers necessary for attaining and maintaining competence in echocardiography, all agree that numbers of studies performed or interpreted are helpful but not sufficient by themselves to assure clinical competence.  \nIn order to achieve accreditation for transesophageal (TEE), stress or adult congenital transthoracic* echocardiography, all facilities are required to be accredited in adult transthoracic echocardiography. Facilities may submit completed applications for all testing areas at the same time or may first apply for transthoracic and add on TEE, stress or adult congenital transthoracic echocardiography at a later date. All areas granted accreditation will expire at the same time regardless of when they were submitted in the accreditation cycle.  \nThe intent of the accreditation process is two-fold. It is designed to recognize facilities that provide quality  \nechocardiographic services. It is also designed to be used as an educational tool to improve the overall quality of the facility. The following are the specific areas of adult echocardiography for which accreditation may be obtained:  \n• adult transthoracic  \n• adult stress  \n• adult transesophageal  \n• adult congenital transthoracic  \n*It is recognized and accepted that adult patients with congenital heart disease are often imaged in pediatric echocardiography facilities. IAC accredited pediatric echocardiography facilities providing services to adult patients with congenital heart disease do not need to pursue adult congenital transthoracic echocardiography accreditation.  \nNew or emerging technologies, protocols and other novel imaging or interventional approaches not included in guidelines published by professional societies must have supporting documentation that demonstrates adherence to manufacturer’straining, safety specifications and quality control specifications as applicable. Facilities are encouraged to contact the IAC for guidance related to utilization of new technology not currently addressed in the IAC Standards.  \nThese accreditation Standards and Guidelines are the minimum standards for accreditation of echocardiography facilities. Standards are the minimum requirements to which an accredited facility is held accountable. Guidelines are descriptions,  \nexamples, or recommendations that elaborate on the Standards. Guidelines are not required, but can assist with interpretation of the Standards. Standards are printed in regular typeface in outline form. Guidelines are printed in italic typeface in narrative form.  \nMinor revisions to the Standards shown in highlighting were published and effective on April 1, 2025. 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