We recommended that the facility revisethe radiation safety policy to include a computed tomography quality control program with annual program monitoring by a medical physicist, image quality monitoring, and scanner maintenance; computed tomography protocol monitoring and a method for identifying and reporting excessive doses to the Radiation Safety Officer; a process for managing/reviewing computed tomography protocols and procedures to follow when revising protocols; and radiologist review of appropriateness of computed tomography orders.
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Recommendation Status
Closed
Source UUID
16-00108-274-4
Recommendation Number
4
Significant Recommendation
Yes