A recent survey revealed that the extent and frequency of checking of x-ray equipment was very variable, as was the adequacy of corrective procedures after faults were identified. As a result representatives from the College of Radiographers, the Health and Safety Executive, the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine and the National Radiological Protection Board detailed the necessary checks in the "Recommended Standards for the Routine Performance Testing of Diagnostic X-ray Imaging Systems".

Legally, employers have direct responsibility for ensuring that equipment used in connection with medical exposures is maintained, so as to be capable of delivering doses that are as low as reasonably practicable in a clinical context.

"All X-ray imaging equipment should be subject to regular performance checks which, if necessary, should lead to appropriate corrective action or replacement."
Royal College of Radiologists and The National Radiological Protection Board

Using the Timeware Software Quality Control System you can maintain comprehensive and accurate results in a fast and easy manner, thereby removing the need for time-consuming and complicated manual records, and at the same time providing assurance to management and audit that all the necessary control procedures are in place and maintained.

Fully featured software

The Timeware Software quality control package aims to fulfil your quality control software needs; from basic equipment details, tests and results, through to contract details, location descriptions and user security. The software provides a system that is easy to use, quick to learn, yet offers sophisticated and powerful features. Comprehensive, context sensitive on-line help assists you throughout the system.

On-screen tutorials

To help you use the system immediately we have included full on-screen audio-visual tutorials. These will provide you with videos and a complete running commentary on how to use the system. In addition we have also included on the CD the full manuals in word 97 format (Other formats on request).
Timeware software are confident that once you have used the software you will not want to return to your manual system.
You will want to continue to use the software and ensure that you operate your quality control system in a familiar, easy to use and future proof Windows environment, supplied by an organisation committed to providing the best software for your industry through a continuous process of development and refinement.

Equipment details

Basic equipment details are recorded in including manufacturer, model and serial numbers, call reference, service interval and equipment status.

Tests and results

All individual tests for a piece of equipment are recorded along with the frequency, the next test date, the person or organisation responsible and acceptable results. Thus satisfying the questions "what, who, when and how ". Complete histories of every test’s results are recorded and can be exported to Excel to provide a graphical view of the results.

Maintenance

All maintenance visits for every piece of equipment are recorded, including the details of work required and the results of the visit.

Services

Detailed descriptions of all services can be recorded for any piece of equipment, along with any certificates issued.

Contract

Multiple service and maintenance contracts can be assigned to any piece of equipment, the full details of the contract can be viewed easily, ensuring you call the correct supplier first time without reference to manual records.

Appointments

All service and maintenance visits are recorded in a diary allowing the user to see quickly and easily all appointments by date, type, equipment or supplier.

Suppliers

All supplier company details can be recorded along with as many contact points required.

Contracts

Contract details are recorded individually. Each piece of equipment is individually assigned to a contract, or contracts, thereby ensuring minimum data input and dynamic of up-to-date contract details.

Requirements

The tables recording test details identify each individual test and their pass and fail levels. A set of data is included with the system this can be added to or amended according to the individual users requirements.

Users

You can create your own user names and have complete control of the user access to individual sections of the system.

Hospitals and Locations

You can identify your own organisation’s structure thereby ensuring reports are produced in the order you require.

Equipment type, priority and expertise levels

Data tables have already been created for equipment types, priority levels and expertise levels date you may add to or amend them as required.

On-line help

Comprehensive help is provided throughout the system and is context sensitive, ensuring that wherever you are within the system whenever you call for help the appropriate information will be displayed.

Timeware Software

Timeware software is staffed by professional programmers with many years experience supplying bespoke software to the NHS. The technical support department is manned only by qualified programmers, thereby ensuring any queries you raise or developments you request are discussed immediately by an expert.