Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) Clinical Imaging Department has achieved a significant milestone by officially passing the audit requirements of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Quality Assurance Audit for Diagnostic Radiology Improvement and Learning (QUAADRIL) programme.
The achievement followed a rigorous and comprehensive international audit conducted by the IAEA.
This accomplishment underscores HMC's unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of healthcare services and maintaining the highest standards of radiation safety, which contributes to the improvement of clinical performance and the delivery of the best possible patient care.
Chairperson of Clinical Imaging Services at HMC, Dr Amal al-Obaidly said that this success reflects the organisation's strategic vision to strengthen its regional and international position as a leading provider of high-quality healthcare in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030.
"The preparatory phase for the audit involved an intensive series of activities, including comprehensive self-assessments, detailed policy and procedure reviews, training for medical and technical staff and strengthening occupational health and safety standards in line with international best practices," said Dr al-Obaidly.
The Clinical Imaging Department developed an integrated plan aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, improving services, promoting innovation and continuous improvement and integrating improvement initiatives into the department's leadership and management systems to foster a supportive and high-performing work environment.
