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Open Disclosure in Radiology

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Six recommendations to foster reporting of safety incidents in radiology. By Professor Louise Rainford, Associate Dean of Radiography, UCD Dublin. Mistakes happen in radiology – just as mistakes happen in all professions. Some safety incidents have significant consequences; others no significance at all. In fact, the majority

Mobile Imaging Became a Hero for This Small Central NY Hospital – During and After Peak COVID-19

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Oswego Hospital’s innovative imaging staff maximized its use of the CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Mobile Imaging System to care for patients. Table of contents COVID's Multiple Challenges Minimizing Exposure Streamlining Workflow Filling the Gaps in DR Imaging Training With Ease Oswego Hospital, which is part of Oswego Health in Central New York, is

Patient Safety Issues in Radiology – Part Two

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A Two-Part Series on Workplace Stress, Burnout, and the Risks to Patient Safety. By Dr. Cheryl Turner, Director of Global Education and Training at Legion Healthcare Partners; and founder of Rad-Cast, the CE Podcast for Rad Professionals. Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is one of a series about

Patient Safety Issues in Radiology – Part One

expert insights, Patient Centered Imaging, patient experience in radiology, Patient-centered care, Rad Techs, Radiographer

A Two-Part Series on Workplace Stress, Burnout, and the Risks to Patient Safety. By: Dr. Cheryl Turner, Director of Global Education and Training at Legion Healthcare Partners; and founder of Rad-Cast, the CE Podcast for Rad Professionals. Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is one of a series about the

Image Capture Basics for Radiology Technologists

Imaging Basics, Patient Centered Imaging, Patient Safety, Rad Techs, radiation dose

The three cornerstones of high-quality, consistent X-ray imaging. Like most technologies, X-ray imaging software is evolving, delivering more automation and improved image quality. However, the fundamental imaging basics for radiologic technologists remain unchanged. Here is a helpful review of the imaging basics for rad techs. In

Dose Efficiency and Reduction Remain Vital Issues in 2014

Patient Safety, Radiology

[caption id="attachment_2657" align="alignleft" width="100"] Helen Titus, Marketing Director, X-ray Solutions, Carestream[/caption] In 2014, the phrase “safe imaging” means more now than ever. Across the world we are seeing organizations and governments working to ensure that patients are kept safe while simultaneously ensuring that imaging quality is

AHRA 2013: IRIS and the Importance of Dose Reduction Initiatives in Medical Imaging

AHRA 2013, Patient Safety, Radiology, Tradeshows

[caption id="attachment_4632" align="alignleft" width="150"] Rich Pulvino, Digital Media Specialist, Carestream[/caption] IRIS (Image Right, Image Safe) is a commitment that started at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (D-H) to ensure that not only was dose being reduced, but that patients were receiving only necessary medical imaging exams. Karen Burgess,

Dr. Marvin Nelson of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles at RSNA 2012

Digital Radiography, Patients First, Radiology, RSNA 2012, Videos

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals and is acknowledged worldwide for its leadership in pediatric care. Dr. Marvin Nelson, MD, Pediatric Radiologist at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles, visited the Carestream booth to discuss the attention pediatric imaging is

Speeding Trauma Care with Digital Radiography

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Editor's Note: The following is a guest blog post by Gillian Tickall, Chief Radiographer at The Alfred. The Alfred is a major tertiary referral teaching hospital that provides the most comprehensive range of specialist medical and surgical services in Victoria, Australia. Tickall kindly shares how converting to digital

Push to measure, control pediatric dose gains steam

Digital Radiography, Patient Safety, Radiology

[caption id="attachment_2659" align="alignleft" width="122"] Helen Titus, Marketing Director, Digital Capture Solutions, Carestream[/caption] Creating exposure ranges for pediatric patients is an important goal—with action taking place on several fronts. Researchers from six children's hospitals in the U.S.are collaborating to build the first pediatric CT dose index registry.