Beyond the Geiger Counter: Choosing the Right Radiation Survey Meter in Medical Physics
Not all radiation survey meters are designed for the same job. Understanding how GM meters, ion chambers, hybrid survey meters, x-ray survey sensors, and imaging survey meters work can help facilities choose the right tool for contamination control, leakage surveys, and shielding verification.
Sentinel Events vs Serious Reportable Events: What Joint Commission Alignment Means for Hospitals
A practical overview of sentinel events and serious reportable events, including the 2026 Joint Commission policy baseline, the updated NQF SRE framework, and what the 2027 alignment means for hospitals, radiology, MRI, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy.
Occupational Exposure Monitoring Programs
How to design and maintain an effective occupational radiation monitoring program in healthcare.
Sweep: Best Practices for Decontamination in Nuclear Medicine
Physics Pulse Series on nuclear medicine decontamination: practical steps to safely manage radioactive spills while ensuring regulatory compliance and staff protection.
Lead Shielding Design Principles in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine
Lead shielding design principles for CT, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, PET/CT, and radionuclide therapy—workload, use factor, occupancy, and barrier design.
Common Radiation Safety Violations and How to Avoid Them
A guide to the most common radiation safety violations identified during inspections and how imaging centers can proactively prevent them.
NRC Radioactive Material License Guide
Comprehensive guide to NRC radioactive material licensing for medical facilities, including application requirements, license types, and compliance obligations.
PET/CT Shielding Calculations Guide
Comprehensive guide to PET/CT shielding calculations, including gamma radiation considerations, shielding materials, and design principles.
Florida Radiation Safety Requirements for Imaging Centers
Comprehensive guide to Florida radiation safety requirements for imaging centers, including state regulations, compliance obligations, and best practices.