Diagnostic Radiology Policies
Table of Contents
1. ORGANIZATION
Department of Radiology Mission Statement
Improving Organizational Performance (HP 1.1.1)
Department of Radiology Organizational Chart
ALARA
2. ADMINISTRATIVE
Employee Possession of Weapons on State Property (HP 2.7)
External Disaster/Mass Casualty Plan
Evacuation Plan - Internal Disaster
Fire and Smoke Containment - Mobile Radiographic Units
Approved Guidelines and Manuals (HP 2.12)
Variance Reporting/Sentinel Events (HP 2.22)
Management of Patient/Visitor Complaints (HP 2.23)
3. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Department Orientation Essentials
General Radiology Dress Guidelines
Leave Policy UPDATED!
Reporting to Work UPDATED!
Initial Markers
Inspection Policy for Protective Lead Aprons
Pregnant Workers in Radiation Areas (HP 3.3)
Employees with Chronic Infections (HP 3.8)
Employee Identification (HP 3.9)
Shift Change Policy NEW!
4. ENVIRONMENTAL CARE
Antiseptics and Disinfectants (HP 4.5)
Infection Control Guidelines for Diagnostic Radiology
Handling Soiled Supplies & Supplies Expiration (HP 4.9)
5. PLANNING AND PROVIDING CARE
General Radiology Routine Examination Protocols
Pregnant or Possible Pregnant Patient
Allergic Reactions to Contrast Media or Suspected Adverse Drug Reactions
Patient Medication Questionnaire
Administration of Contrast Media
Patient Identification Band (HP 5.10.1)
Code 99 Resuscitation Team (HP 5.12)
Latex Allergy (HP 5.13)
Restraints (HP 5.15)
Informed Consent (HP 5.16.1)
Patient Rights and Responsibilities (HP 5.17)
Security, Confidentiality and Integrity of Information (HP 6.2)
Fax Policy for Transmitting Patient Information (HP 6.3.1)
Verbal and/or Telephone Orders (HP 6.13)
Care of Personal Clothing Soiled With A Patient’s Blood/Body Fluids (HP 7.13)
University Police (HP 7.8)
Pager System (HP 7.5)
6. Picture Archiving and Communication System
Operational Procedures for PACS “Downtime”
7. RADIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM
RIS v27 Radiologist Training Manual