Quality Assurance Program for a Nuclear Pharmacy
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4212/cjhp.v44i1.1743Keywords:
nuclear pharmacy, quality control, quality assurance, radiopharmacie, contrôle de qualité, assurance de la qualitéAbstract
ABSTRACT
The development of a quality assurance program for a nuclear pharmacy service is described. The program was established to complement and test the extensive quality control procedures in the nuclear pharmacy. Based on current nuclear pharmacy standards of practice and government regulations, audits were developed and tested for a 12-month period. Results of these audits were closely analyzed for their relevance and impact on the service. These results showed that the standards for the established quality control program were being met. It was concluded that the quality assurance program was a useful and practical tool.
RÉSUMÉ
Cet article décrit le développement d'un programme d'assurance de la qualité d'un service de radiopharmacie. Le programme a été établi afin de compléter et évaluer les procédures détaillées de contrôle de qualité de la radiopharmacie. Les vérifications ont été développées et examinées sur la base des standards de pratique en radiopharmacie actuels et des règlements gouvernementaux pendant une période de douze mois. Les résultats de ces vérifications ont été analysés minutieusement afin de connaître leur pertinence et leur impact sur le service. Ces résultats ont démontré que le programme de contrôle de qualité établi répondait aux standards. Il a été conclu que le programme d'assurance de la qualité était un outil utile et pratique.
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