title: QA and QC processes in imaging.
abstract: Ensuring that every unit achieves acceptable standards of quality at all times underlies every process of an imaging facility. This article summarizes the key elements of a QA program broken down by modality. Myriad oversight agencies have devised appropriate standards, which are readily available to imaging administrators and others responsible for carrying out QA procedures. QA/QC programs are not just about equipment functionality, but are also about safe working conditions for staff and providing a high level of patient care.
authors.affiliation: Marion General Hospital, Marion, OH, USA. queenk@ohiohealth.com
authors.forename: Kimlyn N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Queen
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000592:standards*; D004282:Documentation; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D011786:Quality Control