10-11-2014, 10:55 AM
Process requirement and Quality Assurance in Radiology for district hospital :
Lay out and construction of X-Ray shall follow the AERB guidelines.
Lead Aprons and Thermo Luminescent Dosimeters (TLD) badges shall be available with all the staff working in X-ray room.
TLD badges should be sent to BARC on regular bases for assessment.
Cycle Time for reporting shall not be more than 24 hours. Same day reporting would be more desirable.
Hospital shall ensure availability of adequate number of X-ray films at all the times.
Fixer solution used in film processing shall not be disposed in drains. It shall be auctioned.
Mandatory information as per PNDT act shall be displayed at ultrasonography centre. Records shall also be maintained as per PNDT Act.
Service provided by the department with schedule of charges shall be displayed at the entrance of department.
Department shall develop standard operating procedures for safe transportation of the patient to the department, handling and safe disposal of radioactive material and efficient operation of the department.
Department shall have a system of preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs and periodic calibration of equipment.
Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS): Guidelines for District Hospitals (2012)
Lay out and construction of X-Ray shall follow the AERB guidelines.
Lead Aprons and Thermo Luminescent Dosimeters (TLD) badges shall be available with all the staff working in X-ray room.
TLD badges should be sent to BARC on regular bases for assessment.
Cycle Time for reporting shall not be more than 24 hours. Same day reporting would be more desirable.
Hospital shall ensure availability of adequate number of X-ray films at all the times.
Fixer solution used in film processing shall not be disposed in drains. It shall be auctioned.
Mandatory information as per PNDT act shall be displayed at ultrasonography centre. Records shall also be maintained as per PNDT Act.
Service provided by the department with schedule of charges shall be displayed at the entrance of department.
Department shall develop standard operating procedures for safe transportation of the patient to the department, handling and safe disposal of radioactive material and efficient operation of the department.
Department shall have a system of preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs and periodic calibration of equipment.
Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS): Guidelines for District Hospitals (2012)