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.
PET Imaging Uptake Time: Why It Matters for Quantification and Image Quality
Physics Pulse overview of PET imaging uptake time and its impact on SUV accuracy, image quality, and protocol standardization.
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.
Siemens PET Flow Technology: Continuous Motion PET for Better Image Quality and Workflow Efficiency
Physics Pulse Series overview of Siemens PET Flow technology, explaining continuous bed motion acquisition, image quality advantages, and workflow benefits compared to traditional step-and-shoot PET imaging.
The Technical Advantage of Time-of-Flight (TOF) in PET Imaging
Physics Pulse Series overview of Time-of-Flight (TOF) PET imaging, explaining how TOF improves image resolution, quantitative accuracy, and scan efficiency.
Understanding Common Isotopes in PET & Radiopharmaceutical Therapy
Physics Pulse Series overview of common PET and radiopharmaceutical therapy isotopes, including decay physics, clinical applications, and radiation safety considerations.