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Key updates on Radiation Dose Management initiatives in the US, France, and Europe, including vendor engagements, conference presentations, regulatory discussions, and future plans for promoting safe radiation practices within the healthcare industry.
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Radiation Dose UpdateREM Kevin O’Donnell Joel Chabriais
REM at European Connect-a-thon • Several vendors, not sure to have all actors
Radiation Dose Management Promotion in U.S. • Presentation to 4 sub-committees at AAPM • Houston, July 26-27, 2008 • Representatives from MITA, Toshiba, Siemens • Discussion at “Image Gently” Conference • Cincinnati, Aug 20, 2008 • Presentation to FDA Staff • Washington, D.C., Aug. 29, 2008 • CME Presentation at RSNA • Chicago, Dec 1, 2008 • Likely educational session at AAPM 2009
Radiation Dose Management Promotion in France • Specific booth at JFR’2008 (October 24-28) • 10 posters • Meeting organized during JFR with SFR and RIS vendors: • Some decided to implement REM and register for Connect-a-thon • SFR propose a demo at JFR’2009 • IRSN and French Ministry of Health discuss on regulation to make REM mandatory for each HIS installed
Radiation Dose Management Promotion in Europe • European Commission – Radiation Clinical Audit Workshop, Tampere: • IHE REM Abstract & Poster, Sept 8-10, 2008 • Discussion for a meeting at European level with: • ESR representatives (and other professional societies) • IHE-Europe • Vendors (Modalities, PACS, RIS ans HIS) • Possibly a demo at ECR’2010