SDMS Position: Lab Accreditation

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SDMS Positions
*	Clinical Practice Standards
*	Scope of Practice
*	National Minimum Standards for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals
*	Code of Ethics
*	Credentialing
*	Recognition of Sonographer Credentialing Organization
*	Lab/Practice Accreditation
*	Sonography Education Program Accreditation
*	Recognition of Nuchal Translucency Credentialing Organizations
*	Limited Exams
*	Non-Diagnostic Use of Ultrasound

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SDMS Position Statement

Accreditation of Sonography Laboratories and Clinical Practices

The SDMS supports accreditation by a nationally recognized accrediting body of all facilities and clinical practices that employ sonographers and provide sonography services. Additionally, all sonographers in an accredited facility should be credentialed in each of the sonography specialties in which they provide patient services.

Approved by SDMS Board of Directors, 12/6/2006