For Katy Mountain and the team, the Mammography Accreditation Program (MAP) reinforces their everyday commitment to high quality care and imaging for the community.
“Quality mammography is always important, and our focus is to get good images for patients, so they receive a proper diagnosis,” explained Katy, Mammography Technologist, who helped lead Campbellford Memorial Hospital’s (CMH) successful MAP that was completed in March 2022.
Ensuring the best mammography close to home
For quality assurance purposes, CMH has always participated in the voluntary MAP.
Katy explained: “It’s an effective and transparent way for the community to know they are getting highest standard mammography possible.”
Every three years, the MAP process assesses the Mammography Team’s equipment performance, staff qualifications, image quality, quality assurance processes and quality control charts to ensure they meet the highest standards. Additionally, staff are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education and every year a physicist comes to CMH to test its equipment to ensure it is emitting the proper amount of radiation.
It’s a rigorous process that’s important to Katy, the team, CMH and the community.
“You realize we’re doing good work,” shared Katy. “People are getting the best care that they can locally without needing to travel to a bigger hospital for their mammogram.”
Expanding her career
In 2002, Katy decided to build on her x-ray technology career by training in mammography to further her skills.
“I like meeting new people and the mammogram is an exam that takes a little extra time, so you have the chance to chat and connect with people,” shared Katy.
Adding another diagnostic imaging modality to the mix has been helpful in her role at CMH.
“In a smaller hospital, you can’t just focus on one modality – it’s important to have the flexibility to do a little bit of everything.”