Perceptions of radiation safety culture in medical imaging by role.

Perceptions of radiation safety culture in medical imaging by role. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/perceptions-radiation-safety-culture-medical-imaging-role Fostering a culture of safety is a core patient safety objective. This survey of 425 radiologic technologists explored differences in radiation safety culture between staff technologists and those in leadership roles. Findings identified several positional hierarchical imbalances in perceived determinants of safety culture, which could hinder efforts to establish a just culture and a positive organizational radiation safety culture.