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(d)
Discuss with staff their knowledge of procedures relating to policies and
radiation monitoring for infants, children and pregnant (or potentially
pregnant) patients.
5.2.2.2. Occupational and public exposure
The audit team should inspect selected work areas and observe:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Equipment and room conditions;
Availability of manuals and technique guides;
Availability of protective devices (e.g. lead aprons and portable shields) and
accessories;
Room access control and warning signs.
The audit team should also:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
Review occupational dose monitoring policy and monitoring records;
Review records verifying the integrity of protective devices;
Review policy for pregnant staff, and discuss with the facility director,
senior radiographer and RPO;
Discuss with staff their knowledge of radiation monitoring and provision
for pregnant staff;
Review the facility’s policy for classification and identification of
hazardous areas;
Examine policies for visitors in controlled areas and supervised areas or
other hazardous areas to ensure that they are consistent with legal
requirements or relevant guidelines;
Examine a sample of room shielding design reports and discuss these with
the RPO, determine that they are consistent with local requirements and
international standards, and ensure that adequate shielding verification
methods are applied;
Review emergency contingency plans to ensure that they are consistent
with legal requirements or relevant guidelines.
5.2.3. Imaging equipment QA processes
5.2.3.1. Selection of equipment
The audit team should:
(a)
Peer review a selection of equipment tender documents;
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