QAQC prelim

Care planning

Patient-physician discussion: entails the explicit enumeration description and description of the recommended imaging procedure, its harms and benefits, and its need as a part of the patient’s care plan. Discussion by providers on the care team about decisions regarding diagnostic imaging

Test ordering

Requires ordering physician to generate formal request of imaging modality and body part to be performed

Test scheduling

Involves patient/scheduling department communication to plan on a date and time for imaging

Test protocoling

Radiologist review of appropriateness of test for given indication and contrast safety if indicated

Imaging procedure

Involves actual capture/performance of imaging exam of any given modality

Image interpretation

Radiologist reads ordered images correlating to any clinical features provided or any diagnostic possibilities

Reporting

Involves the actual dictation into written language of image interpretation and enumeration of any findings

Report communication

Relay of relevant information to ordering provider of given imaging test

Quality assurance (QA)

the overall management program, put in place to ensure that a comprehensive range of quality control activities work effectively.

Quality control (QC)

the means by which each area of interest is monitored and evaluated. 

Quality control (QC)

a series of distinct technical procedures which ensure the production of a satisfactory product.

Quality assurance (QA)

the organized effort of the staff to ensure that the diagnostic images produced are of high quality.

PNRI (Philippine Nuclear Research Institute)

Regulates the use of radioactive materials such as those used in cobalt 60 radiotherapy facilities and brachytherapy units.

CDRRHR (Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health, and Research )

Regulates The use of devices emitting radiation such as x-ray machines and linear accelerators.