Abstract
Objective: In order to provide a high quality service in which the various types of radiological testing performed during health check-ups are conducted safely, preventing the occurrence of incidents and accidents in such testing is extremely important. We investigated the causes of X-ray room-related incidents and accidents as well as strategies to prevent their recurrence. We also looked at the important points to consider when conducting radiological testing during health check-ups and examinations.
Methods: We conducted a data search of the Japan Council for Quality Health Care (JCQHC) website for X-ray room-related incidents and accidents. From the summary reports on them, we investigated their causes and recurrence prevention strategies.
Results: A search of the JCQHC website using the keyword “X-ray room” revealed 65 instances of incidents or accidents. Twelve instances were before testing, 14 during testing and 39 after testing. The effects on patients ranged from minor to serious. They were reported by radiologists, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Conclusions: As the performance of radiological testing involves many different healthcare professionals, it may not be easy to prevent the recurrence of X-ray room-related incidents and accidents through the efforts of a single specialty team or an individual. Our findings suggested that the development of a collaborative multidisciplinary prevention system for incidents and accidents is necessary to ensure a safe, high quality radiological testing service in health check-ups.
