Radiograph quality assurance audit
One of the 4 radiation checks in Compliance UK's dental pack, with the fields to record, who usually does it and where it sits in the CQC framework.
What this check is
By default, Compliance UK schedules it once a year. You can change the schedule. The dentist usually does it.
The record is a document or certificate, added as a file or a photo.
It only applies to practices that answer yes to “Do you take intraoral X-rays?” when they set up Compliance UK.
- Area
- Radiation (IRR17 and IR(ME)R)
- Default schedule
- Every year
- Usually done by
- Dentist
- Evidence kept
- Document or certificate
- Applies when
- Intraoral X-ray
- Regulation
- Regulation 17: Good governance
Where it sits in the CQC framework
This check is evidence for 2 CQC quality statements.
Monitoring and improving outcomes · Effective
We routinely monitor people’s care and treatment to continuously improve it. We ensure that outcomes are positive and consistent, and that they meet both clinical expectations and the expectations of people themselves.
Learning, improvement and innovation · Well-led
We focus on continuous learning, innovation and improvement across our organisation and the local system. We encourage creative ways of delivering equality of experience, outcome and quality of life for people. We actively contribute to safe, effective practice and research
It also maps to Regulation 17: Good governance of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.