Preventing and mitigating radiology system failures: a guide to disaster planning.
Gibney BT, Roberts JM, D'Ortenzio RM, et al. Preventing and mitigating radiology system failures: a guide to disaster planning. RadioGraphics. 2021;41(7):2111-2126. doi:10.1148/rg.2021210083.
Hospitals are increasingly creating and updating their emergency disaster response plans. This guide assists hospital executives, quality & safety professionals, and risk managers by assessing potential hazards or failures in radiology departments in the event of disaster. Disaster planning tools, checklists, and other recommendations are described.