2021-05-19 MRRC: New Fixed Schedule Survey + Removing 30 Minute Gaps

May 19, 2021


Good Morning MRRC Community,

We hope everyone is doing well! Starting July 1st, 2021 we will be removing the 30 minutes of cleaning time in between scans. The systems will continue to be thoroughly cleaned between uses, however based on UPMC Clinical imaging guidance the time between scans can now be based on the effectiveness of the cleaning product instructions (which is 1-3 minutes).

A new fixed schedule will need to be created. Please complete our POLL for the new MRRC Fixed Schedule for each project by 4pm on May 26th, 2021. The poll will close at this time. We will do our best to accommodate everyone’s requests.

We will need to stay on time for the scheduled slot. As a reminder each study needs to account for 10 minutes of their slot at a minimum to:
    • The time to position the participant on the bed and connect all relevant stimulation and physiological recording hardware
    • The time spent communicating with the participant (i.e. instructions for tasks, checking in with the participant etc.)
    • Any repeated scans due to participant motion.
    • The time between scans during which the MRI system performs sequence specific calibrations.
    • Any time required to remove the participant from the magnet and exit the suite. Thus, depending on the protocol and participant management.

Studies that run over their scheduled slot maybe asked to abbreviate there protocol.

REMINDERS:
    • Please check with your staff to ensure they are receiving communications from the MRRC, if you would like to have someone added to our distribution list, please let me know.
    • Our Communications and Policies are posted on our website.
    • Please complete the POLL for the new fixed schedule that will start July 1st, 2021.


Sincerely,
Jen Dobberstein
MRRC Ops. Coordinator