Risk management for patients in MRI
We provide practical solutions to medical institutions (hospitals, private practices, …) according to the directive 2013/35/EU:
- Risk analysis related to electromagnetic field exposure for workers in MRI
- Proposal and set up of relevant preventive measures
- Assistance for every step related to MRI safety
- Writing of information notices and work procedures
- Best practices in taking care of workers subjected to specific risks in MRI (pregnant workers or workers with implanted medical devices (IMD)
- Training tailored to each category of workers: medical office and secretaries, MRI Technologists, radiologists, …
EXTRACT FROM THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2013/35/EU
Excerpts from French Decree 2016-1074 governing the protection of workers exposed to electromagnetic fields in France
- “Art. R. 4453-6. The employer shall assess all risks for workers arising from electromagnetic fields at the workplace and, if necessary, measure or calculate the levels of electromagnetic fields to which workers are exposed.”
- “Art. R. 4453-17. “The employer shall ensure that workers who are likely to be exposed to risks from electromagnetic fields at work and/or their representatives receive any necessary information and training relating t
WHAT WE BRING TO YOUR INSTITUTION
- Sustainable optimisation of on-site safety
- Increasing the skills of the workers involved
- Technical assistance to manage unexpected situations
- Out technical skills and expertise to be compliant with regulations
- Significant value for your Quality Assurance
Management of occupational risks
We provide practical solutions to medical institutions (hospitals, private practices, …) according to the directive 2013/35/EU:
- Relevant training for MRI Technologists, radiologists and other physicians on site
- Search for MRI compatibility conditions of medical devices
- Assistance in elaborating protocols and decision diagrams to improve implanted patients care
- Pulse sequence and acquisition parameters suitable for medical devices Tailored trainings for your specific needs
- Tailored trainings for your specific needs
- Training courses on the risks associated with Gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents
WHAT WE BRING TO YOUR INSTITUTION
- Ease of administrative tasks for medical workers
- Confidence in making decisions for your patients, thanks to our scientific expertise
- Saving time and optimizing the everyday workflow
- Value-added in the quality assurance process
Global management of MRI safety in your institution
We provide practical solutions to medical institutions (hospitals, private practices, …) according to the directive 2013/35/EU:
- In-depth training for your designed MRI supervisor
- Incident report platform for workers
- An innovative system to increase knowledge and confidence in MRI safety: the MRI Adverse Event report form (filled anonymously or not)
EXTRACT FROM THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2013/35/EU
FROM THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2013/35/EU
- “Art. R. 4453-9. - “Taking account of technical progress and the availability of measures to control the production of electromagnetic fields at the source, the employer shall take the necessary actions to ensure that risks arising from electromagnetic fields at the workplace are eliminated or reduced to a minimum.”
- "Art. R. 4453-25. - “With the objective of the prevention and the early diagnosis of any adverse health effects due to exposure to electromagnetic fields, appropriate health surveillance shall be carried out in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 89/391/EEC.“
WHAT WE BRING TO YOUR INSTITUTION
- Peace of mind through a complete management of on-site procedures
- Prevention and solutions to potential incidents in MRI
- A high-quality, in-depth training for your designed MRI supervisor
- Personalized and continuous follow-up, tailored to your organization
Quality Assurance in MRI
We provide practical solutions to medical institutions (hospitals, private practices, …) according to the directive 2013/35/EU:
- Periodic quality checks and follow-up of MRI scanners
- Assessing the reliability and calibration of 4D flow MRI sequences
- A detailed analysis and systematic geometric distortion correction for radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery
Download our data sheet dedicated to geometric distortion analysis in MRI
EXTRACT FROM THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2013/35/EU
In accordance with article L665-3 of the French Public Health CodeMRI machines are “medical devices”. All heads of healthcare establishments must “define and implement an organization designed to ensure that the maintenance and internal and/or external quality control of medical devices are carried out”.
WHAT WE BRING TO YOUR INSTITUTION
- Ease of administrative tasks for medical workers
- Confidence in making decisions for your patients, thanks to our scientific expertise
- Saving time and optimizing the everyday workflow
- Value-added in the quality assurance process
Tailored solutions for your needs
Our R&D Unit can provide assistance and value in various projects: from numerical simulation to MRI physics and temperature measurement, our team of experts is at your service!