A management system integrating radiation protection and safety supporting safety culture in the hospital

Abstract

Quality assurance has been identified as an important part of radiation protection and safety for a considerable time period. A rational expansion and improvement of quality assurance is to integrate radiation protection and safety in a management system. The aim of this study was to explore factors influencing the implementing strategy when introducing a management system including radiation protection and safety in hospitals and to outline benefits of such a system. The main experience from developing a management system is that it is possible to create a vast number of common policies and routines for the whole hospital, resulting in a cost-efficient system. One of the key benefits is the involvement of management at all levels, including the hospital director. Furthermore, a transparent system will involve staff throughout the organisation as well. A management system supports a common view on what should be done, who should do it and how the activities are reviewed. An integrated management system for radiation protection and safety includes key elements supporting a safety culture.

Safety culture in GolGohar Mine in Southeast Iran in 2014

“…As shown in this study and in others, the management commitment to safety issues is an influential factor in establishing a positive attitude toward safety and a strong safety culture among industrial workers. Therefore, given the priority of this factor, organizational commitment to a safety culture and its establishment in such a way that is accessible to the workers can be claimed to be among the main factors involved in promoting a culture of safety in any industry or organization (23,26,27). To create a positive atmosphere of safety in an industry or organization and incorporate safe working practices into the personnel's routine, management policies and commitment to safety and relevant issues should be directed toward generating a positive attitude in the workers.…”