title: MQSA update.
abstract: Since the MQSA regulations took effect in 1999, several amendments have been enacted, most notably new stringent equipment guidelines that became effective on October 28, 2002. After reading this review of the amended final regulations, readers will: Be familiar with the amended final equipment and quality assurance regulations. Understand policy guidance help regarding the new regulations. Understand new policy guidance for radiologic technologists. Know the basics of MQSA's impact on providers, patients and mammography quality and reasons for facility citations since release of the final regulations. Know where to go for MQSA information and guidance resources.
authors.forename: Teresa G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Odle
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005161:Facility Regulation and Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000592:standards*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration