Inspection, Regulations and Compliance
This course delves into the critical aspects of inspection, regulatory compliance, and safety for diagnostic X-ray systems. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of relevant national fire protection codes, electrical safety testing procedures, and the rigorous inspection readiness requirements of healthcare accreditation bodies and government agencies. Emphasizing practical application, the curriculum covers meticulous maintenance record-keeping, effective recall management strategies, and accurate incident reporting protocols. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences, technicians will develop the expertise necessary to maintain system integrity, patient safety, and institutional compliance, preparing them for real-world challenges in the diagnostic imaging field.
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Diagnostic X-ray System Compliance & Regulatory Bodies","Week 2: Lesson 2: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99 for Healthcare Facilities","Week 3: Lesson 3: Electrical Safety Standards for Medical Equipment & Grounding Principles","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Electrical Safety Testing – Leakage Current & Ground Integrity","Week 5: Lesson 5: Understanding Accreditation & Certification Bodies: Joint Commission & CMS","Week 6: Lesson 6: Documentation & Record-Keeping: Service Manuals, Logs & Digital Records","Week 7: Lesson 7: Quality Assurance & Quality Control Programs in Diagnostic Imaging","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Performance Testing & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Radiation Safety Regulations & Compliance Monitoring","Week 10: Lesson 10: System Recalls, Advisory Notices & Field Service Actions","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Simulated Compliance Audit & Corrective Action Planning","Week 12: Lesson 12: Incident Reporting, Root Cause Analysis & Preventive Measures","Week 13: Lesson 13: Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Regulations (HIPAA & Equivalent Standards)","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Compliance Audit & Remediation Plan"]