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Checklist For Regular Inspection and Commissioning of Diagnostic Radiology
Checklist For Regular Inspection and Commissioning of Diagnostic Radiology
Checklist For Regular Inspection and Commissioning of Diagnostic Radiology
Identify any difference between current use of equipment and that approved by NNRA
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a) Radiology
i) Light beam diaphragm available Yes No
(ii) Diaphragm opening symmetrically Yes No
(iii) Grid movement satisfactory? Yes No
(iv) Chest stand lead backing satisfactory Yes No
(v) Diaphragm/cone available Yes No
(b) Fluoroscopy
(i) Fluoroscopy screen brightness satisfactory? Yes No
(ii) Table to screen alignment satisfactory? Yes No
(iii) Beam confinement to screen at maximum field size and Yes No
Table to screen at maximum
(iv) Shutter movements satisfactory Yes No
(v) Foot switch Provided? Yes No
Used? Yes No
(vi) Diaphragm control knobs shielded Yes No
(vii) Red light provided inside the room Yes No
(viii) Room darkening adequate Yes No
(include others eg dental, paediatrics etc, - see diagnostic radiology code)
II-4 Warning Systems
i)Is management knowledgeable about the terms and conditions of the certificate of Yes No
authorization
ii) Has management provided adequate staff levels? Yes No
iii) Has management provided adequate powers to the Radiation Safety Officer to stop unsafe Yes No
operations?
iv)Has management provided adequate monitoring equipment? Yes No
iv)Has management made provision for initial and continuing training for staff? Yes No
vi)Has management provided a mechanism for periodic program reviews, feedback from Yes No
operating experience and recommendations?
a)Date of last program review
b)Status of recommendations:
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i) Does the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) have adequate knowledge and expertise? Yes No
ii) Is the RSO conversant with the terms and conditions of the authorization certificate ? Yes No
iii) Has the RSO sufficient time to give priority to attention radiation safety? Yes No
iv) Does the RSO conduct initial and continuing training of workers? Yes No
v) Does the RSO maintain adequate records to demonstrate worker and public protection? Yes No
III-3 Monitoring
V EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
VI MEDICAL EXPOSURE
VI-1 Responsibilities
i) Are patients exposed unless prescribed by a qualified medical Yes No
practitioner?
ii) Are there adequately trained medical and paramedical staffs Yes No
available to discharge assigned duties?
iii) Are diagnostic imaging and QA requirements fulfilled with the Yes No
advice of a qualified expert in radiodiagnostic physics?
VI-2 Justification
i) Are diagnostic medical exposures justified by taking into account Yes No
the benefits and risks of alternative techniques that do not involve
medical exposure?
ii) Are standards available and followed for radiological examination Yes No
for screening of large populations or for occupational, legal, or
health insurance purposes?
VI-3- Optimisation
i) Does newly acquired equipment conform to National Standards, Yes No
or any applicable International Standards such as IEC and ISO?
ii) Are acceptances testing performed by a qualified expert in radiodiagnostic physics before Yes No
equipment is accepted for clinical use?
VI-5 Calibration
i) Is the calibration of the x-ray machine used for medical exposure traceable to a secondary Yes No
standards dosimetry laboratory?
ii) Was calibration done during commissioning, after maintenance that could affect dosimetry Yes No
accuracy and at regular intervals?
IV RECOMMENDATIONS
Name of Inspector:..
Signature :Date.