Analysis and Evaluation of Radiation Safety Culture at RSUPN dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo

Abstract

The use of ionizing radiation for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes has a significant impact on patient treatment, especially for CT Scan services and interventional procedures that contribute to a high radiation dose. The radiation safety culture of an organization is a combination of positive individual attitudes, priorities, policies and practices towards radiation safety that are oriented towards the safety of patients, staff, and the environment. The benefits of implementing a radiation safety culture are to minimize radiation doses received by patients and staff, increase awareness of the risks caused by radiation, minimize unsafe radiation practices, and improve radiation protection and safety programs. This paper aims to analyze and evaluate the implementation of radiation safety culture at RSUPN dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo. Analysis and evaluation is carried out on practices that reflect radiation safety culture in supporting diagnostic and interventional radiology services. The results of the analysis and evaluation show that the implementation of a radiation safety culture in radiology and interventional services at RSUPN Dr.Cipto Mangunkusumo requires an increase in continuing education, effective communication and collaboration between stakeholders at all levels, as well as the implementation of quality assurance programs. Recommendations are given in an effort to improve radiation safety culture, such as e-learning on radiation safety.