Quality management in imaging diagnosis and the nursing team: a case study
ABSTRACT Objective: to know the contributions of nursing in the implementation of the quality management principle of the accreditation program in imaging diagnosis. Methods: a single, qualitative case study carried out in an accredited radiology and imaging diagnosis service. The data collection took place through semi-structured interviews, direct observation, and documentary analysis with the support of software in organizing the data for analysis. Results: a total of four thematic units emerged: the accreditation process in imaging services, the implementation of the program, the role of nursing in imaging services and patient safety and the management of non-conformities in imaging services. Of the other data sources, the word risk was highlighted and a non-conformity was evidenced in the external audit. Final considerations: nursing contributed mainly to the management of the risks involved in the performance of imaging and patient safety tests, requirements of the quality management principle of the accreditation program.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem
2021
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672021001200219 |
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