[Intl_DxMedPhys] MRI Safety Program Audit Guidance

[McCann, Aaron]

Hi Brandon,

The UK MHRA guidelines underwent a significant update earlier this year. The green boxes throughout the document are suggested as the basis for safety audit. There are a few items here that I don’t think are included in the sources already suggested (although some designations and definitions are specific to the UK).

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Kind regards,
Aaron
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There is also a useful and detailed checklist in the 2026 ACR MR Safety Manual Appendix 1: MR Safety Policies and Standard Operating Procedures. https: //edge. sitecorecloud. io/americancoldf5f-acrorgf92a-productioncb02-3650/media/ACR/Files/Clinical/Radiology-Safety/Manual-on-MR-Safety. pdf
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Hi everyone, Does anyone have any resources or guidance in performing an in depth MR program safety audit? (Beyond the minimum ACR requirements?) I appreciate any assistance! -Brandon Terracino, M. S. , DABR ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍
Hi everyone,

Does anyone have any resources or guidance in performing an in depth MR program safety audit? (Beyond the minimum ACR requirements?)

I appreciate any assistance!

-Brandon Terracino, M.S., DABR
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