Image Wisely® - Campaign for Radiation Safety in Adult Medical Imaging

Congress:

EuroSafe Imaging 2019

Poster Number:

ESI-0003

Type:

EuroSafe Imaging

Keywords:

Patterns of Care, Radiation safety, CT, Radioprotection / Radiation dose, Action 13 - Stakeholder engagement and collaboration

Authors:

L. W. Bancroft, D. P. Frush, M. Millette, K. Galvin, D. Dunne, W. Creech, D. Gress, B. Schueler, E. Fishman

DOI:

10.26044/esi2019/ESI-0003

DOI-Link:

https://dx.doi.org/10.26044/esi2019/ESI-0003

Fig. 4: Image Wisely® website homepage.

Fig. 5: “What We’re Reading” on the Image Wisely® website.

Fig. 6: RSNA Radiation Dose Exhibits on the Image Wisely® Website.

Fig. 7: RSNA Radiation Safety Cases on the Image Wisely® Website.

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 (Figure 1) [1]. A key element in promoting awareness is the initiative’s annual pledge. The goals of Image Wisely® are to provide information on: Optimizing ionizing radiation...

Description of activity and work performed

Annual Pledges Image Wisely® engages imaging professionals (Figure 2), referring practitioners (Figure 3), imaging facilities, association and educational programs by offering the opportunity to pledge to the campaign. The pledges need to be renewed every year and emphasize optimizing the use of radiation during adult medical imaging, based upon the role of the various providers. Enhanced Website Image Wisely® regularly enhances its website with new and updated content (Figure 4). “Regulations and Standards Updates” on the homepage directs imaging professionals to important governmental and imaging...

Conclusion and recommendations

The Image Wisely® campaign continues 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. The Executive Committee regularly publishes practical topics, engages in international collaboration, enhances its communication, and receives annual pledges in order to optimize the use of radiation in medical imaging.

Personal/organisational information

Laura W. Bancroft, MD, FACR AdventHealth 601 E Rollins Orlando, FL 32789 [email protected] Image Wisely® Executive Committee [email protected] www.imagewisely.org

References

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