Junk Architects is pleased to bring you the latest in MRI information specific to your planning, design and safety considerations.

More Of Your Feedback

We must have really struck a nerve because we continue to be astounded by the response to our newsletter articles. The magnetic contamination article from the July Newsletter was picked up by Aunt Minnie as a feature, and is being reprinted in 'Radiology Today' section of Medical Dealer magazine (September issue). The story has also raised the interest of Diagnostic Imaging magazine (September issue), SCAN newsletter (August 18 issue) and RadiologyToday magazine (unscheduled), all of whom interviewed us in the last few weeks.

Magnetic Contamination Seminar
Don't Miss It!

Following after our popular articles on the subject, we have recently been invited to present on the issues and risks of magnetic contamination at the 17th annual 'National Symposium on Healthcare Design' later this month. We will be presenting to architects, designers and hospital staff charged with the decisions that affect MRI suites across the country.

We invite you to join us in Las Vegas for this conference for a concentrated introduction to the facility issues of magnetic contamination. We would also like to offer a special thank you to Lindgren RF Shielding, our gracious sponsor for this presentation.

Thank you to everyone who made our August presentation to AHRA, "Avoiding MRI Disasters," such a success! Thank you to the great people at AHRA, and to everyone who attended. We were honored that so many of you stayed after (some as long as 90 minutes) to share your questions and information. The reference links from our presentation, co-sponsored by Mednovus, makers of ferrous-only detectors, and Magmedix, vendors for all things MR-safe, can be found by following the link below...

Following the presentation, Robert and I were each so excited to draw the name of our winner of the complimentary in-office MRI Suite Safety Audit, that each of us pulled a name from the hat without the other knowing. As a result, we decided to go ahead and honor both attendees with a complimentary MRI Suite Safety Audit. Congratulations to Katleen Holton and to Jeanne Slazinik for both winning an audit for your facilities!

To learn more about Junk Architects' MRI Suite Safety Audit, or any other aspect of MRI planning, design and construction, please contact Robert Junk or Tobias Gilk.

Stay connected and watch for upcoming articles on subjects that will help improve your facility's performance in patient care, safety and on the bottom line!

Extremity MRI - Big Troubles in Small Offices

Ten questions to ask your MRI architect.

What does it take to implement the ACR 4-Zone protocol?

Ferrous-only detectors: Can they redeem automated screening?

Will insurance companies charge higher premiums for unsafe facilities?

HIPAA compliance strategies for MR control rooms.

Why upgrading to 3.0 T is so much more than a 'swap.'

Square pegs - Round holes: How to retrofit a MRI into an existing building.

Safety vs. The Bottom Line? Why it pays to be safe.

Interventional MRI, is it the next big revenue stream for imaging centers?

Use these articles to keep up on the latest news, standards and trends in MRI facilities.

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We are still working out the details and welcome your thoughts on this change. Watch the next couple editions of the newsletter for important information on how and when we will be implementing our new subscription policy.