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publication can also be used for clinical audits with a limited scope, where only
selected aspects of radiological practice are evaluated.
The guidelines given here outline the principles and criteria for good
practice of the various components of the clinical service, followed by advice for
the conduct of the audit programme, and provide corresponding audit checklists
for items undergoing evaluation. More exactly, Sections 3.1, 4.1, 5.1 and 6.1
define the principles of good practice, while Sections 3.2, 4.2, 5.2 and 6.2
introduce the corresponding audit programmes, i.e. the practical methods of
assessment. Appendices IV and V introduce the corresponding forms for
recording of observations. Further information on the basis of setting the criteria
for good practice can be found in Refs [9–24]. The guidelines also include guides
to audit applications, preparations, site visits and audit reports.
It is the ultimate objective of the IAEA that Member States will establish
their own appropriate sustainable systems for clinical auditing of diagnostic
radiology practices, covering their own local or national needs. The principles,
methods and procedures presented in these guidelines can serve as a model for
developing such Member State systems.
2. AUDIT STRUCTURE FOR QUAADRIL MISSIONS
2.1. REQUEST FOR AN AUDIT
IAEA comprehensive clinical audits in diagnostic radiology are voluntary.
The request for an audit normally originates from the diagnostic radiology facility
to be audited. In some cases, the administration of the institution or another body
may request an audit. In cases where radiological procedures are performed outside
of the diagnostic radiology facility, in the cardiology department, for example, the
request for the audit should include authorizations from all relevant facilities for
participation in the audit. The head of the radiology facility is responsible for
coordination of the audit process, in order to ensure optimum cooperation and
adherence to time-frames, and to maximize the benefits of the audit.
It is expected that the responsible staff at any facility/institution
participating in an audit should have read these audit guidelines before the
request is made.
It is assumed that the requesting facility/institution will have at least the
basic infrastructure and quality processes in place to deliver good quality
diagnostic imaging or interventional procedures.
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