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—Recorded;
—Systematically evaluated;
—Acted upon.
Critical incidents (e.g. sentinel events such as a wrong sided interventional
procedure) should, in addition, be reported to the institution and the regulatory
authorities.
Lessons learned from analysis of these events should be documented,
communicated and used for quality improvement.
4.1.8. Retention of records and images
All records and images from imaging examinations should be retained for a
period in accordance with local/national regulatory requirements.
The radiology facility should have documented policies and procedures on
retention of records and images.
Retained material should be clearly identifiable, stored securely and
accessible. A process should be in place for the tracking of records and image files.
The radiology facility should audit compliance with its retention policies
and procedures.
4.2. THE AUDIT PROGRAMME
4.2.1. Referral of the patient for examination
4.2.1.1. Appropriateness of examination/justification
The audit team should:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Check for documented guidelines in regard to any screening examinations,
both those that are part of and those that are not part of an approved health
screening programme;
Check for documented referral guidelines in regard to examination
selection/justification, and reference to pregnant, breastfeeding and
paediatric patients;
Identify radiological medical practitioners (or delegates) involved in
reviewing examination requests;
Check facility processes to contact referring medical practitioners as
required;
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