ACR Publishes Patient Dose Chart
The American College of Radiology has published a “Patient Dose Chart” intended to better communicate with both patients and attending physicians regarding radiation dose from various exams.
Shine Gets Initial NRC Approval
Shine Medical Technologies has received NRC approval for a construction permit for their facility to produce Mo-99.
MRI Annual Safety Training
MRI Annual Safety Training – CT Annual Safety Training – The Joint Commission (TJC) requires in their revised Diagnostic Imaging Standards, Annual Safety Training in both CT and MRI. MPC has developed documentation for compliance.
CT Fetal Dose Calculation
Researchers at UCLA have noted that the meteric of CTDI-vol and patient size noted as “water equivalent diameter” are useful in determining fetal dose from CT.
CT Reimbursement Cut Possible
Medicare is implementing 5% cuts to CT reimbursements if NEMA XR-29 is not followed by January, 2016.
Rad Safety in SPECT/CT and PET/CT Webinar
The SNMMI will present a “Voice Accredited” webinar on 04/23/15 on Radiation Safety in SPECT / CT and PET / CT.
NRU Extends Operations
The Canadian government announced that the NRU reactor at Chalk River would extends it’s operation until March, 2018.
TJC Revised Diagnostic Imaging Standards
On 01/09/15 The Joint Commission (TJC) released their revised standards for Diagnostic Imaging. As an MPC client you should note that we have been performing all of the noted requirements for you for many years prior to this release.
Xofigo – Radium-223 Production Halted
Bayer has halted production of Ra-223 due to fibers found in the final product. Resolution – resumption is expected soon but no date established.
NRC to ICRP-103 Proposed Rule
The NRC is proposing to amend 10 CFR 20 to align with the ICRP Report 103 for Radiation Protection standards.
