Aluminum Step Wedge Bundle (Small and Large) Quality Assurance Program
Small Step Wedge Product Details: Step Wedges are used in Radiology Quality Control Programs to test X-ray machine sensors and phosphor storage plates. Having a Radiology Quality Assurance Program is an important part of radiology compliance. Texas Dentists: In June 2019 Texas x-ray rule 25 TAC §289.232(j)(14) was updated. It now specifies that users of digital imaging acquisition systems shall follow quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocol for digital imaging established by the manufacturer. If a protocol cannot be established by the manufacturer, it shall be developed and implemented by the registrant (dental office). CLICK HERE FOR MORE TEXAS Specific RADIOLOGY REQUIREMENTS How to Perform a Step Wedge Test: The following steps outline the procedure: Place the step wedge with the steps facing up over a sensor and position the X-ray field over the step wedge. Take an exposure. Record the Date, Sensor Serial #, X-ray machine used, kVp, mA, Exposure time, and Source-to-Im