title: Quality assurance and ergonomics in the mammography department.
abstract: Quality assurance (QA) in mammography is a system of checks that helps ensure the proper functioning of imaging equipment and processes. Ergonomics is a scientific approach to arranging the work environment to reduce the risk of work-related injuries while increasing staff productivity and job satisfaction. This article reviews both QA and ergonomics in mammography and explains how they work together to create a safe and healthy environment for radiologic technologists and their patients. QA and quality control requirements in mammography are discussed, along with ergonomic best practices in the mammography setting.
authors.forename: April
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Reynolds
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006804:Ergonomics / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000592:standards*; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000592:standards*; D061214:Patient Safety / Q000592:standards*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D011859:Radiography / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States