Quality assurance of the use of radiation in health care

The responsible party must arrange quality assurance for the activities that cause radiation exposure. The quality assurance practices must be reviewed regularly and updated whenever necessary.

In order to implement quality assurance, a quality assurance programme must be drawn up that defines the necessary quality assurance activities and their performance intervals.

The quality assurance practices must be reviewed regularly and updated whenever necessary. The activities and evaluations related to quality assurance shall be appropriately documented.

The functionality and technical condition of the equipment in use must be monitored both by using quality assurance measures and continuously during the operation. The quality of images must also be evaluated by using the clinical patient images. Activities must be improved where necessary. The evaluation of the working methods and results is an integral part of the unit’s activities and the development thereof. Self-assessments and clinical audits are some of the tools used in the evaluation of the activities.

Section 40 of the Radiation Act and Section 18 of the MSAH Decree contain provisions on the responsible party’s obligation to arrange quality assurance.