Quality Assurance Requirements - Video Lesson

Hey, everybody. Welcome back to our course on patient care and safety in sonography. In this lesson, we will discuss quality assurance in ultrasound, including key requirements, recommended frequency, and proper documentation. Let's get started. Ultrasound quality assurance, or QA, is the routine periodic evaluation of an ultrasound system to guarantee optimal image quality. QA is a critical component of diagnostic medical sonography, ensuring that imaging systems consistently produce accurate and reliable images while maintaining patient safety. Without QA protocols, diagnostic errors may increase, leading to misdiagnosis and compromised patient outcomes. Understanding ultrasound QA helps sonographers recognize equipment performance issues early and ensures compliance with industry regulations and standards. The primary goal of ultrasound QA is to maintain the integrity.