Case: QA of Digital Imaging
A routine quality assurance check is scheduled for a CT scanner in a busy radiology department. The scanner has been in use for several years and is critical for daily operations. Recently, there have been sporadic reports of image artifacts that could potentially affect diagnostic accuracy. The Imaging Informatics Professional (IIP) is tasked with conducting a thorough QA assessment to identify and rectify any issues.
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The CT image shows a series of horizontal lines across the scan, which are not consistent with the patient's anatomy and suggest a potential artifact issue.
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What is the first step the IIP should take in addressing the reported image artifacts?