Four Elements of an MRI Safety Program: Moving Beyond Minimum Compliance

MRI has long been considered the “safe” technology because it doesn’t use ionizing radiation, so most healthcare centers follow the minimum, non-binding MRI safety recommendations. However, MRI accidents are steadily increasing, along with the rising “soft” costs of reputation damage, equipment deterioration, and machine downtime. You cannot separate safer technology from the people and practices that are part of its environment. This guide presents four basic elements of an MRI safety program that go beyond minimum compliance for enhanced safety.