A 15-minute non-certified educational presentation for individuals who may encounter the MRI environment.
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The use of this non-certified education material should be for educational purposes only and not for commercial gain. Overview
MRI scanners contain powerful magnetic fields that are always on, even when the scanner is not in use. The magnetic fields are invisible and can cause injuries to patients and staff and damage to equipment. Anyone who works in or around an MRI facility or who may encounter the MRI environment in the event of an emergency can prevent accidents and damage by learning a few basic but important tips.
This 15-minute presentation provides basic safety information and is designed for non-MRI professionals who may encounter the MRI environment:
Non-MRI clinical staff, eg, ICU and ER nurses
Janitorial staff
Transporters
Facilities staff
Law enforcement/fire/first responders and security staff
Construction contractors
A printable Tips to Remember and Poster Announcement for group viewing are included on the CD.
The Joint Commission Requirements Regarding Environment of Care
The changes to the Joint Commission's Environment of Care (EC) that went into effect in January 2009 include key elements of performance (EPs) basic to maintaining patient safety within the environment of care. These EPs require that staff and licensed practitioners can effectively describe and demonstrate methods of eliminating and minimizing physical risks and the actions to take in the event of an environment of care incident.
It should also be noted that meeting the first EP within standard HR.01.04.01 is essential in achieving success with the goals of standard EC.03.01.01. This EP requires that the hospital determine the key safety content of orientation provided to staff. In addition, standard HR.01.05.03 requires that staff participate in ongoing education and training that is documented.
Faculty Biography
Frank G. Shellock, Ph.D. is a physiologist with more than 20 years of experience conducting laboratory and clinical investigations in the field of magnetic resonance imaging. He is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Radiology and Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California; Director of MRI Studies at the Biomimetic Microelectronic Systems, NSF Engineering Research Center, University of Southern California; and Founder of the Institute for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Education, and Research (www.IMRSER.org). As a commitment to the field of MRI safety, bioeffects, and patient management, he created and maintains the internationally popular web site, www.MRIsafety.com. This web site currently has over 65,000 registered users.
Dr. Shellock is a member of the Guidelines and Standards Committee (Body MRI), Commission on Neuroradiology and Magnetic Resonance for the American College of Radiology and a member of the Sub-Committee on MR Safety and Compatibility for the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International. Additionally, he serves in advisory roles to government, industry, and other policy-making organizations. Dr. Shellock is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and a Reviewing Editor for several medical and scientific journals including Radiology, Investigative Radiology, Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the American Journal of Roentgenology, the Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Shellock’s memberships in professional societies include the American College of Radiology, the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), the Radiological Society of North America, the California Radiological Society, the Hawaii Radiological Society, the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, and the American Heart Association. He is also a member and Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Sports Medicine. In 2004, the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine recognized the significant contributions Dr. Shellock has made to the scientific and educational mission of the ISMRM by designating him a Fellow of the Society.
Dr. Shellock is a recipient of a National Research Service Award from the National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and has received numerous grants from governmental agencies and private organizations. He is currently participating in MR safety research at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation that is funded by a grant awarded from the National Institutes of Health and conducting MRI research on Ironman Triathletes at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Shellock is conducting research to help define safety for cardiac pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and neurostimulation systems.
Dr. Shellock is frequently invited to lecture, both nationally and internationally. He has provided plenary lectures to numerous organizations including the Radiological Society of North America, the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, the American College of Radiology, the American Roentgen Ray Society, the American Society of Neuroradiology, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Oklahoma Heart Institute, the Head and Neck Radiology Society, the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (FDA), the Magnetic Resonance Managers Society, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Neuroimaging, the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, the Heart Rhythm Society, the Finnish Radiological Society, the International Congress of Radiology, the Japanese Society of Neuroradiology, and the British Chapter of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
Dr. Shellock’s company, Magnetic Resonance Safety Testing Services, specializes in the assessment of MR safety for implants and devices as well as the evaluation of electromagnetic field-related bioeffects and the development of new clinical MR imaging applications for low-field (0.2-Tesla), high-field, and very-high-field strength (8-Tesla) MR systems (www.MagneticResonanceSafetyTesting.com).
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Released 2006
Faculty
Frank G. Shellock, PhD
Adjunct Clinical Professor of Radiology and Medicine
Keck School of Medicine
Director, MRI Studies
NSF Biomimetic MicroElectronic Systems Research Center
University of Southern California
Founder, Institute for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Education, and Research
President, Shellock R & D Services
Equipment Requirements for CD-ROM
Monitor: 800x600 resolution at 256 colors; two-speed (2x) CD-ROM; 8-bit sound card.
PC: Windows 2000/XP; Pentium processor; 128 MB RAM.
MAC: OS 10.3 or 10.4.x; G4 processor; 128 MB RAM.
Equipment Requirements for DVD
Television monitor; DVD player. The DVD is not designed for computer viewing.
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