IMAGE WISELY® RADIATION SAFETY CASES – FREE EDUCATION IN MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNIQUE OPTIMIZATION

Congress:

EuroSafe Imaging 2017

Poster Number:

ESI-0041

Type:

EuroSafe Imaging

Keywords:

Diagnostic procedure, Fluoroscopy, CT, Conventional radiography, Radioprotection / Radiation dose, Radiographers, Radiation physics, Action 13 - Stakeholder engagement and collaboration, Action 8 - Radiation protection training and learning material, Action 2 - Clinical diagnostic reference levels (DRLs), Action 12 - Cooperation with international radiation protection initiatives and other stakeholders including IAEA, WHO, ICRP, HERCA, European Commission, Action 6 - Education and training in medical radiation protection, Action 3 - Optimisation, diagnostic reference levels, image quality, Radiation safety, Education and training, Quality assurance

Authors:

P. Butler, E. Gingold, E. Yarboro, W. Creech, R. Morin, W. W. Mayo-Smith

DOI:

10.1594/esi2017/ESI-0041

DOI-Link:

https://dx.doi.org/10.1594/esi2017/ESI-0041

Fig. 1: Image Wisely annual pledge renewal begins in 2017.

Fig. 2: Sample image from Image Wisely Radiation Safety Case #4.

Fig. 4: Participation in Image Wisely Case #4.

Table 1: Image Wisely Safety Cases and their enrollment.

Background/Introduction

Image Wisely® is an initiative developed by the American College of Radiology (ACR), Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) and American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) to raise awareness and provide up-to-date educational resources for radiology professionals and referring clinicians regarding the use of ionizing radiation in adult medical imaging examinations [1]. A major aspect promoting awareness is through the initiative’s annual pledge (see Figure 1). The goals of Image Wisely® are to provide information on: Optimizing ionizing...

Description of activity and work performed

In 2013, Image Wisely® began offering its physician, medical physicist, and imaging technologist visitors the opportunity to earn free continuing education credits with a new feature, the Image Wisely® Radiation Safety Case. This series consists of online and mobile-compatible educational offerings for the imaging professional team that is designed to be completed in no more than a half hour. Each case integrates clinical images into the safety and technique discussions to enhance the relevance of the topic. Radiation safety case content includes embedded questions that...

Conclusion and Recommendations

Image-rich and succinct material enhances the relevance of imaging technique optimization education programs. The Image Wisely® Radiation Safety Case series will continue to grow in offerings and participation using such methodology.

Personal/Organisational information

Priscilla F. Butler, MS Staff, Image Wisely® American College of Radiology 1891 Preston White Drive Reston, VA USA [email protected] www.imagewisely.org

References

1. Brink JA, Amis ES. Image Wisely: A campaign to increase awareness about adult radiation protection. Radiology 2010; 257(3): 601-602.