Radiology Services
Associates in Medical Physics, LLC, (AMP), will supply the following services:
Make an annual survey of all diagnostic X-ray equipment in accordance with the requirements of The Joint Commission (TJC) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), and various regulatory agencies. This survey is to include the following performance evaluations, safety evaluations, and output measurements:
Light beam to X-ray beam alignment
Accuracy of beam size indicators
Overall performance of radiographic and fluoroscopic collimators
Output versus kVp, mAs, and distance
Proper function of interlocks, timers, and exposure switches
Itemized check list of equipment standards of various agencies
Perform tube performance criteria of each radiographic unit which includes survey as outlined, plus:
Radiographic timer accuracy
kVp accuracy
Reproducibility of kVp, time and output
mA linearity
Accuracy of distance indicators
Waveform analysis and ripple function
Half-value layer determination and appropriateness of total filtration
Perform tube performance criteria of each fluoroscopic unit which includes survey as outlined, plus:
kVp accuracy
Exposure rate vs. kVp, mA set
Exposure rate in Automatic Brightness mode through use of appropriate phantoms.
Low contrast resolution of the imaging system
High contrast resolution of the imaging system
Half-value layer determination and appropriateness of total filtration
Evaluation of output in other imaging modes
Analyze film badge reports to assure that the personnel monitoring program meets applicable standards, assist in minimizing exposures when necessary, and review radiation safety procedures, policies, and manuals in accordance with the requirements of regulatory agencies and TJC Standard DR.2.
Monitor patient exposures for techniques and equipment. Provide a summary of measured exposures with comparable national standards in accordance with applicable State regulations and TJC standard DR.2.2.4.2.
Provide a typed report of all survey findings for use as a permanent record, in a format acceptable to regulatory agencies and to TJC or AOA.
Give a radiological health or physics related lecture, and/or participate in a radiation safety meeting, during each annual visit, if requested to do so in advance.
Be available during normal business hours to discuss radiation safety by telephone.
Please contact us at 216-663-7000 to discuss our services.