Chapter 7

Question 1

Hierarchy

Answer 1

A system or organization, in which people or groups are ranked one above the other, according to status or authority.

Question 2

Why does hierarchy exist?

Answer 2

Organizational view
Decision-making making
Responsibility
Prioritize
Communication

Question 3

Dangers of hierarchy

Answer 3

Bullying
Depth of knowledge
Expertise
Roadblocks

Question 4

Hierarchy in radiology

-The person in charge of the entire department

Answer 4

Administrative Director

Question 5

Hierarchy in radiology

-The person in charge of multiple departments

Answer 5

Radiology manager

Question 6

Hierarchy in radiology

-The person in charge of an individual department like MRI, CT, or mammography. Depending on the size of the facility, they will have a title like supervisor, coordinator, or lead.

Answer 6

Subdepartment

Question 7

What is another name for the radiology department?

Answer 7

Medical imaging

Question 8

What are the functions of hierarchy?

Answer 8

Planning
Staffing
Directing and controlling
Coordinating and motivating
Project management

Question 9

Internal committee that sets the direction and policies for radiation, safety, environmental safety, and risk management

Answer 9

Internal compliance

Question 10

OSHA

Answer 10

The occupational safety and health administration. They regulate the workplace federally.

Question 11

The joint commission

Answer 11

The accreditation body for hospitals and clinics