Patient Dose Tracking
Record dose metrics such as CT dose index and dose length product for CT and air kerma and dose area product for fluoroscopy. Store dose data in a centralized system to enable longitudinal review and comparison across exams. Use dose records to inform patient counseling and follow up when cumulative exposure is relevant.
Occupational Monitoring
Provide personal dosimeters to staff working in controlled areas and ensure timely reading and interpretation of results. Investigate exceedances and implement corrective actions such as workflow changes or additional shielding. Maintain dose records for regulatory compliance and staff health monitoring.
Dose Alerting and Thresholds
Configure dose alerts in modality consoles to warn operators when exposures exceed predefined thresholds. Use alerts as prompts for immediate review and potential protocol modification during the exam. Establish escalation pathways for high dose events and document investigations and outcomes.
Data Use and Reporting
Analyze aggregated dose data to identify outliers and opportunities for optimization and to support quality improvement projects. Report dose metrics to institutional committees and include them in accreditation and regulatory submissions. Share de identified benchmarking data with peer institutions to support best practices.