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The AHRQ PSNet Collection comprises an extensive selection of resources relevant to the patient safety community. These resources come in a variety of formats, including literature, research, tools, and Web sites. Resources are identified using the National Library of Medicine’s Medline database, various news and content aggregators, and the expertise of the AHRQ PSNet editorial and technical teams.

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    • ACR guidance document on MR safe practices: updates and critical information 2019.
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    • ACR Committee on MR Safety, Greenberg TD, Hoff MN, Gilk TB, et al. J Magn Reson Imaging. 2020;51(2):331-338. 

    The reliable adoption of safe practices in clinical and research imaging will reduce risks to diagnostic radiology patients. This guideline builds on existing recommendations as a response to the changing needs of magnetic resonance practitioners and their patients. Strategies to ensure clinical teams stay updated on safety issues in this environment include reviewing and updating guidelines as well as requiring magnetic resonance directors to undergo annual patient safety training.
    Planning an MR suite: what can be done to enhance safety?
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    • Gilk TB, Kanal E. J Magn Reson Imaging. 2015;42:566-71.
    Although rare, adverse events still occur during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These incidents can be prevented through increased attention to the design of the environment in which scanners are used. This commentary describes the benefits to engaging frontline personnel in site planning to enhance MRI safety.
    MRI safety 10 years later.
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    • Gilk T, Latino RJ. Patient Saf Qual Healthc. November/December 2011;8:22-23,26-29.
    Describing a case of accidental patient death in an MRI suite, this article reviews a root cause analysis of the event and notes that no regulatory efforts have been implemented to improve MRI safety in the 10 years following the incident.
    Taking risky business out of the MRI suite.
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    • Rozovsky FA, Gilk TB, Latina RJ. Materials management in health care. 2006;15:18-23.
    This article discusses risk management in magnetic resonance imaging facilities and the use of root cause analysis to inform risk management methodologies.
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