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Section 10-2
Why Do Maintenance
10-2-1 Keeping records
It is good business practice that ultrasound facilities maintain records of care and corrective
maintenance. The Ultrasound Equipment Quality Check (EQC and IQC),
Equipment Quality Check (EAC and IQC)" on page
that the Ultrasound system is maintained on a regular basis.
A copy of the Ultrasound Equipment Quality Check form should be kept in the same room or near the
Ultrasound system.
10-2-2 Quality assurance
In order to gain accreditation from organizations such as the American College of Radiology (USA), it
is the customer's responsibility to have a quality assurance program in place for each Ultrasound
system. The program must be directed by a medical physicist, the supervising radiologist/physician or
appropriate designee.
Routine quality control testing must occur regularly. The same tests are performed during each period
so that changes can be monitored over time and effective corrective action can be taken.
Testing results, corrective action, and the effects of corrective action must be documented and
maintained on the site.
Your GE HealthCare service representative can help you with establishing, performing, and maintaining
records for a quality assurance program. Contact GE HealthCare for coverage and/or price for service.
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10-35, provides the customer with documentation