Implementación de un manual de control de calidad en el área de radiodiagnóstico e intervencionismo del Hospital Padre Carollo un Canto a la Vida

Abstract

The objective of this experimental work was the implementation of a quality control manual in the radiodiagnostic and interventional radiology area of the Hospital Padre Carollo “Un canto a la Vida”. the procedure was based on annex III of the quality control manual for radiodiagnosis and interventional radiology, proposed by the under- secretariat for nuclear control and applications (SCAN), from which 3 tests were chosen, considered as minimum tests to justify the elaboration of this degree work, among which are: monitoring of the environmental dose rate, inspection of the facilities and training of occupationally exposed personnel (POE). The critical points of each room, the adjoining rooms and the type of area were identified, all according to the classification described in Annex III. For the determination of the annual dose rate, the highest value obtained in the measurements was used, in addition to the Use factor, occupancy factor and weekly workload, for the inspection of the facilities. Finally, training on radiological protection issues, unjustified exposures and identification of signage were considered, concluding that the radiation limits measured in the rooms were all within the permitted limits, the inspection determined the optimal state of the equipment, and the training was successful. It is recommended that a quality control manual be developed and implemented within a medical institution to identify, correct, and improve patient care services and protocols.