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The Society and College of Radiographers is the AUTHOR of All Policy and Guidance documents.
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Ultrasound ergonomics checklist for scanning and observing colleagues
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Summary
Work related musculo-skeletal disorders (WRMSD) are known to be associated with ultrasound practice. There are several causative factors including high workloads, increasing body mass index of patients, poor equipmentand room design and poor posture when scanning. It is important that ultrasound practitioners take care of themselves and their working environment whilst scanning.
Written and developed by Gill Harrison, associate professor, ultrasound programme director, and lead for teaching excellence at City, University of London, the poster highlights good ergonomic practice for sonographers.
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Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (Sonographers)
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A compilation of some of the most common questions and the answers that have been given in reply to enquiries from sonographers about work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) and ways to prevent them.
It provides a broad overview of the subject and gives links to more definitive documentation and advice.
REFERENCE: The Society and College of Radiographers (2019). Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (Sonographers). Available at https://www.sor.org/learning/document-library
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Patient safety leaflet: Having an MRI scan?
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Summary
Patient information poster surrounding MRI safety, including what to expect for the scan, how to prepare for the scan and what information they should be giving their doctor prior to being referred to the radiography department.
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Referring a patient for an MRI scan
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Guidance for medical staff who are referring patients for an MRI scan. Answering the question, what does the MRI department need to know?
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Join the Patient Advisory Group (PAG) poster
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Emphasising a commitment to support the radiographic workforce in putting the patient voice at the centre ofwhat we do, the SCoR Patient Advisory Group (PAG) has developed a series of pledge posters.
This poster is an invitation for patients to get involved with the SCoR PAG to help shape the future of radiographic practice.
Posters are available free of charge to download in A3 and A4 size and are intended for display in public areas.
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'What you can expect from us’ patient guidance poster
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Emphasising a commitment to support the radiographic workforce in putting the patient voice at the centre ofwhat we do, the SCoR Patient Advisory Group (PAG) has developed a series of pledge posters.
This poster iillustrates the principles behind patient, public and practitioner partnerships, defines what patients can expect from a radiographer and highlights what radiographers need in return to deliver high quality care that is right first time.
Posters are available free of charge to download in A3 and A4 size and are intended for display in public areas.
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'What do patients want?' guidance poster
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Summary
Emphasising a commitment to support the radiographic workforce in putting the patient voice at the centre ofwhat we do, the SCoR Patient Advisory Group (PAG) has developed a series of pledge posters.
This poster iillustrates the principles behind patient, public and practitioner partnerships, defines what patients can expect from a radiographer and highlights what radiographers need in return to deliver high quality care that is right first time.
Posters are available free of charge to download in A3 and A4 size and are intended for display in public areas.
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Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017; briefing for radiographers who undertake commenting or reporting
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Ultrasound Workforce UK Census 2019
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Summary
In May and June 2019, the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) surveyed ultrasound providers in the United Kingdom. The aim of the census was to obtain data on the number of sonographers employed, the number of vacancies and details of the workforce structure. This report presents the results of this census and compares them to a similar survey carried out in 2014 and a census of the wider diagnostic radiography workforce as at 1 November 2018.
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Have you 'Paused & Checked'? IR(ME)R Operator checklist for Molecular Imaging Procedures: Image acquisition
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‘Have you paused and checked?’ posters have been published to serve as a handy checklist.
The posters are designed in a PDF format to allow for easy downloading and printing. They can then be displayed in the department as required.
There are A4 and A3 sizes available
The IR(ME)R operator checklist guidance covers checks for Patients, Anatomy, Users, System & Settings, Exposure, and Drawing to a Close