Hybrid MRI Environments and their Safety Challenges

Zone3Podcast is always happy to welcome anyone who is considered a specialist in their area of expertise. This is no exception as both Craig De Vincent R.T.(MR)(MRSO)(R)(CT)
and Christina Calvin R.T.(MR)(MRS)(R)(M)(CT) of the University of California San Francisco visit the studio to discuss the concept of hybrid environments as it pertains to clinical applications,
safety considerations, and architectural design. Craig is originally from Pittsburgh, Pa where he was lucky to have worked directly with Dr. Emanuel Kanal. Currently, he’s been with UCSF for 18 years with 16 of those years being in leadership. Christina has spent a large majority of her life in
California. Originally starting her career in Radiography. Her current role is MRI safety officer for all sites of UCSF Medical Center. She oversees the implementation of hybrid MRI environments. Her Position is generally defined as using MRI within an atypical setting to assess the anatomy, function or molecular biological conditions of the patient/research subject. As Magnetic Resonance Imaging continues to grow. So do its applications integrated throughout the healthcare facility.
What was once confined to an area of its own tucked away from any space not preconditioned to house it? MRI has now expanded outside those areas encroaching on locations not considered before. Most common causes of MRI accidents are improper and/or no screening, incomplete understanding of hazards, lack of properly controlled access to Zones 3 and 4, personal items/articles slipping through, and improper training of custodial/EVS staff. Because of this unique environment, Craig and Christina encourage the importance of having mock codes.
A drill to help educate staff now involved in a space that is foreign to them. Christina worked directly with the Nursing management from each of these hybrid places to collaborate a
group effort toward the understanding of MRI safety importance. Annual training and screening through occupational health for staff is required as an added measurement to constantly reinforce the common goal.
About our Sponsor:
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