Congress:
EuroSafe Imaging 2021
Keywords:
Radioprotection / Radiation dose, Plain radiographic studies, Audit and standards, Quality assurance
Authors:
V. Tsapaki, M. Mikhail, O. PELLET, D. Paez, H. Delis
DOI:
10.26044/esi2021/ESI-14440
Purpose or learning objective
Several International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) radiology initiatives focus on quality control, quality assurance, radiation exposure assessment, radiation safety, radiation protection of patients, clinical applications and appropriate uses [1]. The increasing complexity of radiology has necessitated more structured reviews of clinical practices. To assist its Member States (MS), the IAEA developed and published a methodology for comprehensive hospital audits in order to assess the whole process, starting from organization, infrastructure, professional competencies and clinical and medical physics components. The methodology is described analytically in the Quality Assurance Audit for Diagnostic Radiology Improvement and Learning (QUAADRIL) report that was published in 2010 [2]. The QUAADRIL audit tool assesses, evaluates and identifies areas for improvement.