Conducts acceptance testing of newly installed imaging equipment to verify performance specifications prior to clinical use. The service validates that equipment meets manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements before operational deployment. Ensures that all new imaging systems are properly commissioned and ready for safe clinical operation.

Provides medical physics support to help facilities achieve American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation across multiple imaging modalities including CT, MRI, PET, and Nuclear Medicine. The service simplifies the accreditation process by managing physics testing and documentation requirements across diverse equipment platforms. Evidenced by client case studies demonstrating successful ACR accreditation across multi-modality imaging centers, including Via Radiology in Seattle and CDI Alexandria.

Performs scheduled annual and periodic physics testing of imaging equipment to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and performance benchmarks. The service covers all major imaging modalities including MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound, and mammography to maintain accreditation status and safety standards. Client evidence demonstrates long-term relationships managing comprehensive physics testing programs across multi-modality facilities, ensuring continuous compliance with state and federal requirements.

Provides independent auditing and regulatory compliance consulting to help imaging facilities navigate federal and state radiation regulations. The service delivers expert assessment of facility compliance status, identification of gaps, and actionable recommendations for remediation. Dedicated support for Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) functions and equipment testing requirements ensures facilities maintain ongoing compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

Find the optimal balance between image quality and radiation dose using the proprietary DOSE Navigator® program. This service helps imaging facilities reduce unnecessary radiation exposure while maintaining clinical image quality standards, directly supporting both safety compliance and operational efficiency. DOSE Navigator® enables facilities to systematically evaluate and adjust imaging protocols, ensuring that dose optimization is integrated into quality management systems and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Supports imaging facilities through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation process with expert physics consulting and testing. The service guides facilities through IAC requirements and assessment procedures to achieve accreditation status. Provides ongoing support to maintain compliance with IAC standards for imaging quality and safety.

Provides physics support to help imaging facilities achieve and maintain Joint Commission accreditation. The service includes expert guidance on accreditation standards, documentation requirements, and compliance across multi-state imaging center networks. Dedicated physics support ensures facilities meet Joint Commission requirements for medical equipment testing, safety programs, and ongoing compliance maintenance throughout their accreditation lifecycle.

Delivers comprehensive MRI safety consulting, including site safety assessments and MR safety officer support. The service addresses the unique radiation and non-ionizing hazards associated with MRI equipment, including magnetic field safety, gradient coil hazards, and radiofrequency exposure. Expert MR safety officer support ensures facilities maintain compliance with MRI-specific safety standards and protect patients, staff, and visitors from magnetic resonance-related risks.

Supplies qualified health physicists to serve as Radiation Safety Officers for imaging facilities on an interim or fully outsourced basis. The service provides immediate radiation safety expertise and regulatory compliance support when facilities face RSO transitions or capacity constraints. Offerings range from interim RSO coverage during staff transitions to permanent outsourced RSO functions, ensuring continuous radiation safety program management and regulatory compliance.

Assists facilities in obtaining RadSite accreditation for imaging quality and safety standards. The service provides expert guidance on RadSite assessment criteria and physics testing protocols. Supports compliance with RadSite standards for radiation protection and equipment performance.

Provides fast, precise calibration of radiation survey meters to ensure accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance. The service delivers certified calibration to traceable standards, maintaining the reliability of equipment used for radiation monitoring and safety verification. Accurate survey meter calibration is essential for facilities to verify radiation levels, support RSO functions, and demonstrate compliance with regulatory monitoring requirements.

Offers radiation therapy physics consulting and testing services for therapeutic radiation equipment. The service includes physics testing, equipment performance verification, and compliance support for radiation therapy modalities used in cancer treatment. Therapy physics support ensures that radiation therapy equipment operates within specification and that treatment protocols meet safety and regulatory standards.

Delivers medical and health physics training programs for imaging facility staff through the West Information Portal. The service provides education on radiation safety, equipment operation, regulatory requirements, and best practices to build staff competency. Training content is delivered via the dedicated West Information Portal (westinformationportal.com), offering on-demand access to physics and safety training materials that support staff development and regulatory compliance.

Designs and verifies radiation shielding for imaging suites and facilities to ensure regulatory compliance and occupational safety. The service includes comprehensive site assessment, shielding calculations, and verification testing to meet federal and state radiation protection standards. A dedicated Shielding Design Request Form streamlines the submission process, enabling facilities to obtain expert physics-based shielding design solutions that protect staff and the public from unnecessary radiation exposure.