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Inspection Details

Equipment type inspected

Select the primary modality being inspected.

Note (optional)

Room / suite identifier

Enter the room number, suite name, or asset identifier.

Inspection date and time

Record when the daily QC inspection was completed.

Equipment Warm-Up and Operational Readiness

System powered on without error messages critical (required)

Verify the console, generator, and imaging system initialize normally with no active fault codes or startup alarms.

Yes No N/A

Required warm-up sequence completed critical (required)

Confirm the manufacturer-required warm-up procedure was completed before patient use.

Yes No N/A

Tube, detector, and gantry movement normal critical (required)

Verify smooth movement and normal mechanical operation of the tube, detector, gantry, table, and any motorized components applicable to the modality.

Yes No N/A

Collimation and positioning lights functional

Verify collimator control and positioning lights are visible and respond correctly.

Yes No N/A

Emergency stop / abort controls functional critical (required)

Verify emergency stop, exposure abort, or scan abort controls are accessible and functional as applicable to the modality.

Yes No N/A

Daily QC log reviewed for unresolved prior deficiencies

Confirm prior-day deficiencies, non-conformances, or service tickets have been reviewed and addressed before use.

Yes No N/A

Image Quality and Performance Checks

Reference image or phantom image meets acceptance criteria critical (required)

Verify the daily reference image, phantom image, or test exposure demonstrates expected contrast, uniformity, and artifact-free appearance per site criteria.

Yes No N/A

No visible artifacts on image display critical (required)

Confirm there are no streaks, banding, dead pixels, shading defects, or other image artifacts affecting diagnostic quality.

Yes No N/A

Exposure indicators within expected range

Verify exposure index, dose indicator, or CTDI-related daily check values are within the facility's acceptable range.

Yes No N/A

Fluoroscopy image chain and last-image hold functional

For fluoroscopy systems, verify live image display, last-image hold, and image retention functions operate normally.

Yes No N/A

CT scout / localizer image acceptable

For CT systems, verify scout or localizer image quality is acceptable and free of obvious artifacts or positioning errors.

Yes No N/A

Image quality comments

Document any observed image quality deficiency, non-conformance, or corrective action taken.

Radiation Safety and Protective Equipment

Lead aprons inspected for visible damage critical (required)

Inspect lead aprons for cracks, tears, delamination, broken straps, or other visible defects before use.

Yes No N/A

Lead apron and thyroid shield inventory checked

Confirm all required protective garments are present, labeled, and available for staff use.

Yes No N/A

Protective apparel storage prevents folding or damage

Verify aprons and shields are stored on proper hangers or racks to prevent creasing and material degradation.

Yes No N/A

Radiation warning signs and controlled access posted critical (required)

Confirm required radiation warning signage, room postings, and access controls are in place and visible.

Yes No N/A

Dosimetry badges present where required

Verify personnel dosimeters are worn or available according to department radiation safety procedures.

Yes No N/A

Any radiation safety deficiency identified critical (required)

Indicate whether a radiation safety deficiency, non-conformance, or reportable condition was identified during this inspection.

Yes No N/A

Documentation and Escalation

Deficiencies documented and escalated critical (required)

Confirm any failed item was documented, communicated to the appropriate supervisor, and escalated to service or radiation safety as needed.

Yes No N/A

Equipment removed from service if required critical (required)

If a critical item failed, confirm the equipment was taken out of service and tagged according to site lockout-tagout or equipment control procedures.

Yes No N/A

Inspector comments

Record additional observations, corrective actions, or follow-up requirements.

Inspector signature

Signature of the technologist, physicist, or authorized inspector completing the daily QC.

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Run: Radiology Equipment Daily QC

Inspection Details

Equipment Warm-Up and Operational Readiness

Image Quality and Performance Checks

Radiation Safety and Protective Equipment

Documentation and Escalation

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