Design of a Theranostics Center.

Abstract: Nuclear medicine radiopharmaceutical therapies or theranostics procedures may be performed in a number of environments within medical facilities. Some examples are having a dedicated room within a Nuclear Medicine Department, using inpatient units, clinics, or via a theranostics center. All methods may be regulatory compliant, effective, and advantageous depending on the medical facility's current environment. Organizations may consider designing, constructing, and implementing a freestanding theranostic center because of the potential advantages it can offer. A dedicated theranostic center can improve patient safety, care, and experience along with accommodation of increasing patient volumes, fiscal realities, and addition of new theranostic services that may be clinical or research in nature. Organizations are unique and the plausible benefits and applicability may be variable for different healthcare facilities.