met, score 1 did not meet criteria. The summation score of the 14 categories for each study was documented. Perfect score of 42 (14 categoriesx3) denoted all criteria were met. The median score was defined as the passing score. Results: The median was 35 and the calculated passing score was 83% (35/42 x100%583%). The overall inter-rater reliability between the auditors was 0.56. Conclusions: Our preliminary findings showed that 83% is the objective passing score for audit of Ultrasound radiographers' compliance to standard departmental protocol, clinical and technical competencies. The agreement between the auditors was moderate. The outcome of this audit might be affected by the subjective interpretation of the auditors. However this reflects the inherent nature of the modality.

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