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Quality initiatives: developing a radiology quality and safety program: a primer.
- Source :
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Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc [Radiographics] 2009 Jul-Aug; Vol. 29 (4), pp. 951-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 May 15. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Four main areas of quality need to be addressed for a complete quality and safety program in radiology: safety, process improvement, professional outcome assessment, and satisfaction. These areas need to be coordinated by individuals who belong to a quality oversight committee. Management of the data can be facilitated by using a quality scorecard that posts relevant data for each operational group within a department. The ultimate goal is a cultural shift in which all departmental workers assume responsibility for quality and safety improvements and behave consistently with the core values of the organization. A road map for thinking about quality and safety issues in radiology allows all of these areas to be tied together. Four main areas of development are required, each demanding a different skill set and approach.<br /> (Copyright RSNA, 2009)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1527-1323
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19448105
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1148/rg.294095006