Healthcare Radiology and Imaging Services Audit Checklist

Radiology and imaging services audits should be conducted quarterly, with daily quality control checks on imaging equipment. A comprehensive annual audit is recommended to assess overall imaging service quality and compliance with safety standards.

The audit process should involve radiologists, radiology technologists, medical physicists, quality assurance specialists, radiation safety officers, and representatives from hospital administration to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of imaging practices across the organization.

The checklist covers areas such as imaging equipment calibration and maintenance, radiation dose monitoring, image acquisition and processing protocols, patient identification and consent procedures, contrast media handling, image interpretation and reporting processes, and staff training on radiation safety.

The checklist aligns with ISO 9001 by focusing on process approach to imaging service management, risk-based thinking in radiation safety, continuous improvement in image quality, and ensuring proper documentation of radiological procedures, which are key elements of the quality management system standard.

Yes, the checklist can be customized to address the specific requirements of various imaging modalities, such as X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, or nuclear medicine, while maintaining core ISO 9001 principles and radiological best practices.