IAEA Session

IAEA - Quality quest: International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA's) blueprint for accurate and safe radiological practices

February 26, 13:00 - 14:30 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction: setting the scene
15 min
Enhancing education and training of radiologists: the joint efforts of the IAEA and ESR
  1. To identify the collaborative initiatives between the IAEA and ESR aimed at improving the education and training of radiologists to ensure high standards of quality and safety.
  2. To assess the strategies used to enhance radiologists' knowledge and skills, focusing on how these strategies contribute to quality assurance and patient safety.
  3. To discuss how enhanced education and training programmes lead to improved clinical practices, thereby increasing diagnostic accuracy and patient safety in radiology.
15 min
From quality control to comprehensive clinical audits
  1. To analyse the essential principles and practices of quality control, quality management systems and comprehensive clinical audits.
  2. To review the key components and processes involved in maintaining high standards of radiological services.
  3. To discuss the impact of effective various quality management systems on patient safety and diagnostic accuracy in clinical radiology.
15 min
The role of QUAADRIL in enhancing radiological services
  1. To analyse the key components and structure of the QUAADRIL framework.
  2. To evaluate the impact of QUAADRIL on the quality and safety of radiological services.
  3. To discuss the implementation process of QUAADRIL in radiology departments and its benefits for continuous improvement.
15 min
Practical applications of IAEA's QUAADRIL framework for radiographers
  1. To understand the radiographer's role in implementing the QUAADRIL framework in the radiology department.
  2. To assess the benefits of using the QUAADRIL framework for continuous improvement in radiological services from a radiographer's perspective.
  3. To discuss case studies and practical examples of how the QUAADRIL framework has been successfully applied to improve radiography practices and patient outcomes.
15 min
IAEA's training programmes: building expertise in radiology
  1. To review the various training programmes offered by the IAEA for radiology professionals.
  2. To assess the effectiveness of IAEA's training initiatives in enhancing the skills and knowledge of radiology practitioners.
  3. To discuss the role of continuous education and professional development in maintaining high standards of radiological practices.
10 min
Panel discussion: How can international benchmarks elevate radiology practice?