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(d)
Request evidence of quality improvement initiatives derived from accident
and incident analysis.
4.2.8. Record and image retention
The auditors should:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Review policies and procedures for record and image retention, and
confirm that these meet regulatory requirements;
View the location of retained records for security of storage and
accessibility;
Check a sample of records for clarity of patient identification;
Check for evidence of tracking and compliance audit records.
5. TECHNICAL PROCEDURES
5.1. PRINCIPLES AND CRITERIA FOR GOOD PRACTICE
The principles and criteria for good practice of the technical aspects of
radiology involve the available facility infrastructure, radiation protection and
safety, imaging equipment QA processes, optimization in clinical practice,
dosimetry, and instrumentation and calibration. All policies and procedures
should be documented and regularly updated, and be available to staff at all
times.
The imaging modalities and auxiliary support equipment used in radiology
include the following:
—Plain radiography;
—Fluoroscopy;
—Image guided interventional procedures;
—Mammography;
—Computed tomography;
—Dental radiography;
—Ultrasonography;
—Magnetic resonance imaging;
—Dual energy X ray absorptiometry (DXA);
—Screen–film systems and cassettes;
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