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Appendix 3 Proposition for quality manual structure for clinical radiology departments.
Organizational framework
* Mission and vision: Defining the department’ s purpose and future goals.
* Service population: Understanding the community served by the department.
* Department structure: Describing the organizational hierarchy.
* Strategic planning: Outlining long-term strategies for success.
Resources managing
* Human resources: Covering staff qualifications and roles.
* Facilities and infrastructure: Discussing physical spaces and equipment.
* Imaging equipment: Details about radiological devices.
* IT and data security: Addressing information technology and data protection.
* Specialized equipment: Describing any unique tools or technologies.
* Financial management: Discussing budget and financial resources.
Radiation safety protocols
* Safety oversight: Explaining the radiation safety committee’ s role.
* Local safety rules: Guidelines specific to radiation safety.
* Safety procedures: Detailed radiation safety measures.
QA and improvement
* Quality committee: The committee responsible for maintaining quality.
* QA: Methods for ensuring high-quality radiology services.
* Continuous improvement: Strategies for ongoing enhancement.
* Document management: Procedures for organizing critical documents.
* Incident reporting: Handling and reporting incidents and errors.
Guidelines of clinical practice
* Patient preparation: Instructions for patient readiness.
* Examination protocols: Detailed steps for radiological examinations.
* Post-examination procedures: Guidelines for post-exam protocols and documentation.
Appendix 4 Quality manual structure for clinical radiology departments key purposes of dosimetry in diagnostic radiology.
Equipment performance testing
Ensures the accurate calibration and consistent performance of X-ray sources, a critical part of Quality Control( QC).
Development of guidance levels � optimization( including Diagnostic Reference Levels � DRLs) Involves establishing dose benchmarks to optimize imaging procedures, fostering quality improvements.
Patient-specific dosimetry( dose estimation)
Directly contributes to patient safety in radiological practices by estimating individualized radiation dose.