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Lisa Chamoff, Contributing Reporter | September 08, 2021
From the September 2021 issue of HealthCare Business News magazine
Cleaning and disinfection agents are not one-size-fits-all.
“There are well over 1000 makes and models of MR coils and chemical compatibility, exposure times, and recommended practices can vary between models,” Lucidi said. “A best practice is to inventory the coil models in your facility and then determine the approved chemicals that are common between them.”
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To ensure coils are properly sterilized while considering the lifespan of the equipment, Lewis recommends setting a standardized cleaning schedule that meets current CDC guidelines for patient contact and proving in-service technologist training concerning coil handling, cleaning, storage and operation.
Facilities should also evaluate coil and protocol usage on a regular schedule to assess needs and coil availabilities.
“Engage (a) service provider as a partner in the imaging chain,” Lewis said. “They are not only there to fix it when it breaks but to ensure the entire MR is operating to its potential and within the manufacturer's specification.”
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