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Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access originally published online on February 18, 2008
Radiation Protection Dosimetry 2008 129(1-3):249-252; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn011
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Implementation of quality assurance in diagnostic radiology in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Republic of Srpska)

J. Bosnjak1,*, O. Ciraj-Bjelac2 and B. Strbac1

1 Public Health Institute of Republic of Srpska, Jovana Ducica 1, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2 Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, M. P. Alasa 12-14, Vinca, Belgrade, Serbia

* Corresponding author: jbosnjak{at}blic.net

Application of a quality control (QC) programme is very important when optimisation of image quality and reduction of patient exposure is desired. QC surveys of diagnostics imaging equipment in Republic of Srpska (entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina) has been systematically performed since 2001. The presented results are mostly related to the QC test results of X-ray tubes and generators for diagnostic radiology units in 92 radiology departments. In addition, results include workplace monitoring and usage of personal protective devices for staff and patients. Presented results showed the improvements in the implementation of the QC programme within the period 2001–2005. Also, more attention is given to appropriate maintenance of imaging equipment, which was one of the main problems in the past. Implementation of a QC programme is a continuous and complex process. To achieve good performance of imaging equipment, additional tests are to be introduced, along with image quality assessment and patient dosimetry. Training is very important in order to achieve these goals.


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