An Audit of IRMER Compliance Whitecart Dental Care Background As a practice it was decided that we would carry out an audit on IRMER Compliance with respect to our Dental Radiographs. This audit will measure the extent to which the practice is complying with requirements in relation to the notes kept regarding the radiographic exposures carried out in the practice. We, the three dentists, were aware that as a group we could improve on this aspect, and through the completion of this audit, it is hoped that the practice will be able in part to meet the requirements of the radiography section of the CPI process. This audit aims to achieve compliance with respect to the quality of notes kept on radiographic exposures within the practice. This audit looks specifically at whether the justification of radiographs taken is noted as well as other important noted criteria that add together to indicate a high standard of clinical care has been taken, and that this has been noted. This will provide valuable data in the event of a medico-legal case. Any deficiencies noted and improved upon as a result of this audit will improve the quality of care provided to our patients, which is ultimately paramount to us at Whitecart Dental Care. We at Whitecart Dental Care use modern digital equipment and computerised notes; we also use Kodak R4 and phosphor plates. Radiographs are a key instrument in diagnosis in dentistry and good radiographs make the treatment easier and results better. We are also aware of the need for up to date, concise and contemporaneous records. These are to allow us to deliver safe treatment to the patients and are necessary for medico-legal reasons. The Criteria measured in this Audit are as follows: 1/ Patient properly identified before radiographic exposure 2/ The record includes the justification for the radiograph 3/ The view or area covered by the radiograph is recorded 4/ The exposure (film speed/exposure time/sensor used) is recorded 5/ The image is assessed and graded (1,2 or 3) 6/ The findings from the image are reported By measuring these criteria we as a practice aim to achieve the standard set by IR(ME)R regulations
An Audit of IRMER Compliance Whitecart Dental Care Background As a practice it was decided that we would carry out an audit on IRMER Compliance with respect to our Dental Radiographs. This audit will measure the extent to which the practice is complying with requirements in relation to the notes kept regarding the radiographic exposures carried out in the practice. We, the three dentists, were aware that as a group we could improve on this aspect, and through the completion of this audit, it is hoped that the practice will be able in part to meet the requirements of the radiography section of the CPI process. This audit aims to achieve compliance with respect to the quality of notes kept on radiographic exposures within the practice. This audit looks specifically at whether the justification of radiographs taken is noted as well as other important noted criteria that add together to indicate a high standard of clinical care has been taken, and that this has been noted. This will provide valuable data in the event of a medico-legal case. Any deficiencies noted and improved upon as a result of this audit will improve the quality of care provided to our patients, which is ultimately paramount to us at Whitecart Dental Care. We at Whitecart Dental Care use modern digital equipment and computerised notes; we also use Kodak R4 and phosphor plates. Radiographs are a key instrument in diagnosis in dentistry and good radiographs make the treatment easier and results better. We are also aware of the need for up to date, concise and contemporaneous records. These are to allow us to deliver safe treatment to the patients and are necessary for medico-legal reasons. The Criteria measured in this Audit are as follows: 1/ Patient properly identified before radiographic exposure 2/ The record includes the justification for the radiograph 3/ The view or area covered by the radiograph is recorded 4/ The exposure (film speed/exposure time/sensor used) is recorded 5/ The image is assessed and graded (1,2 or 3) 6/ The findings from the image are reported By measuring these criteria we as a practice aim to achieve the standard set by IR(ME)R regulations
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