Quality Management Audits in Nuclear Medicine Practices
Quality Management Audits in Nuclear Medicine Practices

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2015-10-08

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9789201017154

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Quality management systems are essential and should be maintained with the intent to continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency, enabling nuclear medicine to achieve the expectations of its quality policy, satisfy its customers and improve professionalism. The quality management (QM) audit methodology in nuclear medicine practice, introduced in this publication, is designed to be applied to a variety of economic circumstances. A key outcome is a culture of reviewing all processes of the clinical service for continuous improvement in nuclear medicine practice. Regular quality audits and assessments are vital for modern nuclear medicine services. More importantly, the entire QM and audit process has to be systematic, patient oriented and outcome based. The management of services should also take into account the diversity of nuclear medicine services around the world and multidisciplinary contributions. The latter include clinical, technical, radiopharmaceutical, medical physics and radiation safety procedures.

Quality and Safety in Medical Imaging: The Essentials
Quality and Safety in Medical Imaging: The Essentials

Author: Jeffrey P. Kanne

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2016-08-30

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1496362675

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Zero in on a key aspect of radiology with Quality and Safety in Medical Imaging: The Essentials! Ideal as an efficient learning tool for residents as well as a quick refresher for experienced radiologists, this practical reference covers every essential feature of this important field, putting indispensable information at your fingertips in a compact, high-yield format. You’ll be brought up to date on radiation dose and safety, patient satisfaction, monitoring and reporting of complications, quality and safety in breast imaging, evidence-based radiology, quality dashboards, quality and safety in nuclear medicine, and much more.

Quality in Nuclear Medicine
Quality in Nuclear Medicine

Author: Andor W.J.M. Glaudemans

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-11-14

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 3319335316

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This comprehensive textbook provides a state of the art overview of the means by which quality in patient care is ensured within the field of nuclear medicine. Acknowledged experts in the field cover both management aspects, such as laws, standards, guidelines, patient safety, management instruments, and organisations, and specific issues, including radiation safety and equipment. Quality in Nuclear Medicine not only presents detailed information on the topics discussed but should also stimulate further discussion and offer an important tool to all professionals in the field of nuclear medicine and their stakeholders. Readers will find that the book provides a wealth of excellent guidance and reflects the pioneering role of nuclear medicine in advancing different aspects of quality within medicine.

Basics of Quality Management for Nuclear Medicine Practices
Basics of Quality Management for Nuclear Medicine Practices

Author: IAEA

Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency

Published: 2023-01-12

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 9201302223

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A quality health service, as defined by the World Health Organization, ‘is one which organizes resources in the most effective way to meet the health needs of those most in need, for prevention and care, safely, without waste and within higher level requirements’. As health care standards improve globally, providing an optimal service that meets international standards and public expectations requires effective quality management. The process of quality improvement aims at defining, measuring and setting quality standards, and overcoming the associated challenges that include rising costs and skills shortages. The objective of this publication is to provide a framework for quality management systems (QMSs) to be implemented, managed and sustained holistically in nuclear medicine departments. It builds upon the IAEA’s QUANUM program, which has successfully been implemented in more than 80 countries worldwide.

Quality Assurance for SPECT Systems
Quality Assurance for SPECT Systems

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789201037091

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Quality assurance (QA) is a crucial part of all aspects of nuclear medicine practice. The objective of this publication is to provide professionals in nuclear medicine centers with detailed quality control test procedures for the scintillation camera and computer system. Three types of quality tests are described in detail: acceptance, reference and routine tests for the scintillation camera, both in single and multiple head configurations, for obtaining images and quantitative data in planar imaging mode; whole body imaging mode; and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). The publication is primarily intended to be of use to medical physicists, technologists, and other healthcare professionals who are responsible for ensuring optimal performance of imaging instruments, particularly SPECT systems. It may also be useful to managers, clinicians, and other decision-makers who are responsible for implementing quality assurance and quality control programs in nuclear medicine c

Operational Guidance on Hospital Radiopharmacy
Operational Guidance on Hospital Radiopharmacy

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789201067081

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Clinically safe, effective and economic practices in the area of hospital radiopharmacy can strengthen the overall performance of nuclear medicine services. This guidance provides practical points at different levels of operation including staff training, facilities, radiopharmaceutical practices, record keeping and quality control. Therefore, it is an essential read for nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists, and radiopharmacists who take responsibility to ensure concordance with internationally recognized practices.

Total Quality in Radiology
Total Quality in Radiology

Author: Henry George Adams

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1994-04-04

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9781884015076

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Total Quality is a practical, proven approach to management that is successfully being applied throughout American industry-and more recently in health care organizations. Total Quality in Radiology: A Guide to Implementation is designed to be used by the neophyte or experienced quality improvement practitioner. Written by two authors with extensive experience in departmental leadership, problem solving, and improvement programs, this new book provides the reader with a step-by-step, practical approach for implementing total quality in a radiology department. The book covers all the principles of total quality and provides the basic tools necessary to begin and implement a detailed QI program. For the administrator, there are examples of actual radiology improvement projects that have been implemented in U.S. hospitals-including successes and setbacks. Lessons learned and pitfalls are openly discussed. For the radiologist, there is a fresh new look at quality from the "customer's" perspective-the patient and referring physician. Examples of programs "in operation" are provided as well as suggestions for other areas where radiology-initiated quality programs may have a positive impact on patient outcome. This book has something for those who want relief from crisis management and wish to maintain an abiding commitment to an improved health care workplace.

Quality Assurance for Radioactivity Measurement in Nuclear Medicine
Quality Assurance for Radioactivity Measurement in Nuclear Medicine

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher: IAEA

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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This publication contains information on the implementation of quality assurance and quality control programmes for measuring radioactivity relating to the practice of nuclear medicine, covering standards at both the end user (clinic) and secondary radioactivity standards laboratory levels. It is based on the QA principles in ISO/IEC 17025 which describes requirements that testing and calibration laboratories must meet to demonstrate that they have a quality system in place and are technically competent.

Principles for Best Practice in Clinical Audit
Principles for Best Practice in Clinical Audit

Author:

Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9781857759761

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Clinical audit is at the heart of clinical governance. Provides the mechanisms for reviewing the quality of everyday care provided to patients with common conditions like asthma or diabetes. Builds on a long history of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals reviewing case notes and seeking ways to serve their patients better. Addresses the quality issues systematically and explicitly, providing reliable information. Can confirm the quality of clinical services and highlight the need for improvement. Provides clear statements of principle about clinical audit in the NHS.

Nuclear Medicine Resources Manual
Nuclear Medicine Resources Manual

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency

Published: 2021-03-22

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9789201040190

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Medical imaging is crucial in a variety of medical settings and at all levels of health care. In public health and preventive medicine as well as in both curative and palliative care, effective decisions depend on correct diagnoses. This edition addresses the most current needs and offers guidance on clinical practice, radiation safety and patient protection, human resource development and training required for the overall practice of nuclear medicine.