Mastering Access Control Measures in MR Facilities
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How often should MR safety policies and procedures be reviewed?

  • Every 6 months
  • Every 2 years
  • Every 5 years
  • Every year (correct)

Who is responsible for minimizing risks to staff and patients?

  • MRSE
  • MRMD (correct)
  • MRSO
  • MR physicist

Who is responsible for providing advice on the engineering, scientific, and administrative aspects of the safe use of MR equipment?

  • MRMD
  • MRSE (correct)
  • MRSO
  • MR physicist

Which zone of the MR facility is synonymous with the MR scanner room and includes the MR projectile zone?

<p>Zone IV (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the entrance to Zone IV be clearly marked with?

<p>A red warning sign (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended at the entry to Zone IV to inhibit unintended passage of personnel and/or materials from Zone III to IV?

<p>A caution barrier (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which zone should have restricted entrance using reliable key locks, locking systems controlled by access control cards/badges with radiofrequency ID (RFID) or similar technology, or any method to ensure appropriate access by designated personnel?

<p>Zone III (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended type of lock for doors in Zone III?

<p>Access control cards/badges with RFID (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of signage should be used to identify entrances to Zone III?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for overseeing overall MR facility operational safety?

<p>MR Medical Director (MRMD) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that proper policies and procedures of the MRMD are implemented and enforced at all times?

<p>MR Safety Officer (MRSO) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an MR safety committee?

<p>To discuss MR safety issues and focus on continual improvement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended timeframe for reporting MR-related adverse events to the MRMD?

<p>Within 24 hours or 1 business day of their occurrence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is encouraged to be included in an MR safety committee?

<p>Various stakeholders including radiologists, physicists, technologists, APPs, nurses, and more (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should sites consider before adopting the approach of simultaneous remote scanning of multiple patients?

<p>Patient safety and diagnostic efficacy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these actions should Level 2 Personnel take in the case of a quench venting failure?

<p>Consider opening the door to Zone IV to help ventilate Zone III. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the purpose of the Emergency Stop button in an MRI facility?

<p>To immediately stop MR scanning and table motion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should the Emergency Power Off button be used in an MRI facility?

<p>In cases of fire, flooding, or voltage accidents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the specific responsibilities/tasks of the Onsite Level 2 MR Technologist in the remote scanning scenario?

<p>Be present in Zone III – IV whenever a patient/research participant is in Zone IV (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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MR Safety Policy Review Frequency

MR safety policies and procedures should be reviewed annually.

Risk Minimization Responsibility

The MRMD (Magnetic Resonance Medical Director) is responsible for minimizing risks to staff and patients.

MR Equipment Safety Advice

The MRSE (Magnetic Resonance Safety Engineer) provides advice on the safe use of MR equipment.

Zone IV Description

Zone IV is the MR scanner room and the MR projectile zone.

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Zone IV Entrance Signage

The entrance to Zone IV must be marked with a red warning sign.

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Zone IV Entrance Barrier

A caution barrier is recommended at the Zone IV entry to prevent unwanted access.

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Zone III Access Control

Zone III entrance should use strict access control, like key locks or RFID.

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Zone III Door Lock Recommendation

Access control cards/badges with RFID are recommended for Zone III doors.

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Zone III Signage

Entrances to Zone III should use a combination of signage, including clear markings.

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Overall MR Facility Safety Oversight

The MR Medical Director (MRMD) oversees overall MR facility operational safety.

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MR Safety Officer (MRSO) Role

The MR Safety Officer (MRSO) ensures MRMD policies are implemented and enforced.

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MR Safety Committee Purpose

The MR safety committee discusses safety issues and seeks continual improvement.

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Adverse Event Reporting Timeframe

MR-related adverse events should be reported to the MRMD within 24 hours.

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MR Safety Committee Stakeholders

Radiologists, physicists, technologists, APPs, nurses, and more are encouraged in the MR safety committee.

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Remote Scanning Considerations

Sites considering remote scanning of multiple patients should first ensure patient safety and diagnostic efficacy.

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Level 2 Personnel Action in Quench

In a quench venting failure, Level 2 personnel should consider opening the Zone IV door to help ventilate Zone III.

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Emergency Stop Button Purpose

The Emergency Stop button immediately stops MR scanning and table motion.

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Emergency Power Off Use

The Emergency Power Off button should be used for fire, flooding, or voltage issues.

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Onsite Level 2 Technologist Responsibility

The onsite Level 2 MR technologist should be present in Zones III-IV during a patient/research participant's presence in Zone IV during remote scanning.

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