Free: AI governance policy template for radiology

Every radiology practice using AI tools needs a documented governance policy. It is the single document that regulators, insurers, and legal counsel will ask for first when evaluating your practice's approach to AI oversight. Yet most practices either lack one entirely or rely on generic IT policies that do not address clinical AI requirements.

We have published a free, CAIOS-aligned governance policy template designed specifically for Australian radiology practices. The template covers all five CAIOS domains: tool registration procedures, risk assessment methodology, performance monitoring requirements, human oversight protocols, and documentation standards. Each section includes placeholder text that you can customise for your practice's specific tools, workflows, and governance structure.

The template is structured to be practical, not aspirational. It assumes a typical practice setup with two to ten radiologists, a practice manager responsible for governance coordination, and between one and five AI tools in clinical use. Each section includes guidance notes explaining what the requirement means in practice and how to tailor the language to your situation. Most practices can complete the customisation in under an hour.

While a standalone policy document is a good starting point, it only addresses one component of governance. The real challenge is maintaining compliance over time: tracking tool versions, monitoring performance, logging incidents, and keeping documentation current. That is where Attest adds value beyond the template, turning a static document into a living governance system that evolves with your practice.