Terminology used

Question 1

Quality control

Answer 1

ensuring the quality of the radiograph produced

Question 2

Quality assurance

Answer 2

ensuring quality control is effective + leads to change + improvement where + when it is needed

Question 3

Quality audit

Answer 3

external assessment that quality control + quality assurance measures are satisfactory + that they work

Question 4

What do we do? when do we do it?

Answer 4

dental practices are expected to have a QA system in place to monitor + improve services
this is requirement of current NHS general dental services contracts + likely to be a requirement in any future contracts

Question 5

A QA programme

Answer 5

is usually laid out in writing with one person in overall charge: specific tasks given to individuals. they will ensure the regularity of actions defined + completion of supporting records.

Question 6

Warning sounds + lights

Answer 6

all X-ray units when in use should have dials, light + audible indicator when machine is in use (automatic processors have lights indicating when ready for use)