Risk Management In Radiology Units: Managing An Acute Adverse Event In A Radiology Department

Abstract

The health and therapeutic services sector is one of the basic sectors of the economy. It is a sector that has a specialized workforce and modern technology that provides various health and therapeutic services to members of society. In order for services to be produced and provided at the appropriate level and quality in this department, conditions must be provided that are safe from hazards and hazards so that work can be done in a good manner. Risk is the opportunity or probability of incurring a loss or an adverse event occurring that may cause injury to patients or medical practitioners. There are various reasons for the risks of harm and injury in radiology departments, and one of the aims of this paper is to investigate some of the reasons. This will prompt consideration of some of the approaches used in risk management in radiology. This paper aims to examine risk management in a radiology department, and this will be achieved through a comprehensive evaluation of the risk control measures used in a radiology department. It has been observed that the main focus of risk management in such a medical setting is to reduce and eliminate harm and injury to patients by incorporating various medical precautions. The field of radiology is evolving rapidly due to technological advances and the globalization of health care. This continued development will have a significant impact on the quality of care and service delivery. Thus, risk management in radiology is essential to protect patients, radiologists and the medical organization in terms of capital and expand the reputation of the medical organization with patients.