NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County Nuclear Cardiology Laboratory Earns Reaccreditation from Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
This latest accreditation awarded to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County Nuclear Laboratory demonstrates the hospitals ongoing commitment to providing quality patient care in nuclear cardiology
Jul 16, 2025
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County announced that its Nuclear Cardiology Laboratory has received a three-year reaccreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Nuclear Cardiology. This recognition affirms the laboratory’s continued excellence in providing safe, effective, and high-quality imaging services to patients with or at risk for cardiovascular disease. Accreditation by the IAC requires an intensive application and review process and demonstrates a commitment to quality patient care. The Nuclear Cardiology Laboratory plays an essential role in diagnosing and managing cardiovascular conditions, particularly in patients undergoing treatments where cardiac function must be carefully monitored. This reaccreditation ensures that patients continue to receive the most advanced diagnostic tools administered by a highly qualified team.
“IAC accreditation is a seal of approval that patients will be receiving consistent high quality of care and a commitment to continuous improvement,” said Dr. Inna Bukharovich, Chief of Cardiology at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County.“Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death in the United States. Early detection of life-threatening heart disease using nuclear cardiology procedures is the goal.”
“This reaccreditation from the IAC highlights our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional cardiac care,” said Sheldon McLeod, Chief Executive Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. “It reflects the dedication of our team and our promise to provide the community with accurate, advanced diagnostics that improve patient outcomes and save lives.”
The IAC is a nationally recognized organization that accredits imaging facilities based on rigorous peer-reviewed standards for clinical quality, safety, and continuous improvement. IAC accreditation is considered the industry gold standard, indicating that a facility has met or exceeded a comprehensive evaluation process that includes clinical documentation review, quality assurance programs, and adherence to best practices in patient care.
“Getting a three-year reaccreditation in Nuclear Cardiology is a testament to our dedicated team and our steadfast commitment to excellence in patient care,” said Dr. Rajesh Verma, Chief Medical Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County.“This recognition not only reflects our ongoing compliance with the highest standards of safety and quality but also enhances our ability to deliver much-needed services to our community. We are proud to offer our patients access to state-of-the-art technology to help in the cardiac evaluation of patients undergoing chemotherapy and other cardiac diseases.”
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About NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County is a 639-bed acute care teaching hospital located in Central Brooklyn. Among our highly specialized programs are a Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Room, Level 3 Perinatal Center, Heart Health Center, Stroke Center, Sickle Cell Program, Behavioral Health Center, and Diabetes Education Center of Excellence. Many of our programs have received national recognition, including our cardiac, stroke, and diabetes services. The hospital offers a broad array of primary and specialty care, including practices in neuroscience, orthopedics, urology and cardiology. Annually, our ambulatory care practices see well over 500,000 visits and more than 150,000 visits in the Behavioral Health outpatient program, in addition to close to 23,000 inpatient discharges. NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County has played a major role in providing health care to vulnerable populations in Brooklyn since 1831 and is part of NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest public health care system in the nation. For more information, visit nychealthandhospitals.org/kingscounty and stay connected on Facebook at facebook.com/KingsCountyHosp or on X (formerly Twitter) at @KingsCountyHosp.
About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system’s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlus health plan—all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 43,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit nychealthandhospitals.org and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
