Attachment A - Statement of Work.doc

Statement of Work (SOW) ACR-Compliant Mammography Positioning Training

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Scope of Work: The contractor will provide in-person, on-site, hands-on mammography positioning training for 2 VA mammography technologists. Training will be a minimum of 32 hours and enhance technologists’ patient positioning skills to meet American College of Radiology (ACR) quality and compliance requirements. Contractors must provide ACR accredited trainers. Contractors will have access to patient identifications to include social security number, date of birth, and full name. Contractors will also have access to the acquired mammography images for review and critique.

2.0 Background: VA Pittsburgh has ceased mammography services due to positioning technique failures cited by the American College of Radiology.

3.0 Contractor Requirements: The contractor must provide ACR accredited trainers that demonstrate expertise in mammography positioning and knowledge of ACR standards and guidelines. The contractor must provide proof of qualifications and credentials of the instructors, including any relevant certifications and experience in the field of mammography.

4.0 Training Program Content: Detailed curriculum covering the following key components:

· ACR Standards and Guidelines: Comprehensive overview of ACR accreditation requirements for mammography.

· Positioning Techniques: Hands-on training focusing on proper positioning techniques to ensure high-quality imaging.

· Image Quality Assurance: Instruction on maintaining and assessing image quality according to ACR standards.

· Patient Safety and Comfort: Guidelines for optimizing patient safety and comfort during mammography procedures.

· Regulatory Compliance: Training on compliance with relevant regulatory bodies, including MQSA.

5.0 Training Delivery Method: On-Site Training will consist of detailed positioning lectures, hands-on positioning demonstration and hands-on in-clinic training for actual patient examinations.

6.0 Quality Assessment and Evaluation: The trainer will give immediate feedback during positioning of patients and critique for resultant images. At the end of training, the trainer will provide an assessment report to Mammography radiologists and leadership. Technologists will receive Continuing Education credits upon successful completion of the training.

7.0 Reporting and Documentation: Contractor will provide documentation of the training sessions, including attendance records, training materials, and assessment results including any issues encountered during the training process.

8.0 Training Schedule: Detailed timeline for the delivery of training services, including key milestones and deadlines. Scheduling of training should accommodate the facility’s operational needs.

9.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel: Instructors/Trainers will be recognized experts and certified to instruct/provide course of instruction for ACR accredited Mammography positioning training.

10.0 Key Deliverables

11.0 Contractor Travel: Contractor quote should be all-inclusive.