Your department has received a new piece of digital radiographic equipment.A radiation physicist has inspected the unit and determined that the output of x-ray exposure is much higher than it should be for various exposure settings.His report indicates this clearly and is submitted to the department director.This new equipment has been expected for weeks and is the only device in the department capable of performing certain examinations.The director insists that the device is completely safe,and the technologists need to use it while applications' training is on site.In this situation,who is responsible for taking corrective action?

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The theory of corporate liability requires the hospital or health care entity to be responsible for the quality of care delivered to patients in their facilities.This liability extends not only to the actions of actual employees of the corporation but also to independent contractors,such as physicians who practice within the facility.Liability may arise if an organization uses equipment that exposes a patient to excessive amounts of radiation when used knowingly to deliver diagnostic care.

Your Department Has Received a New Piece of Digital Radiographic