Priorities

• To provide expert advice on medical imaging services in NSW (see also Nuclear Medicine).
• To develop information for the wider community on medical imaging and patient safety.
• To improve access to radiology services.
• To collaborate with the Clinical Excellence Commission on procedural safety including sedation and development of an imaging timeout checklist.

Achievements

• Development of the Medical Imaging District Services (MIDS) IMplementation Toolkit to assist Medical Imaging Departments and LHDs wishing to move to a more business-like approach.
• Quarterly education evenings for radiologists, trainees, radiographers and nurses, filmed and distributed on DVD to almost 50 hospitals across NSW .
• Development and presentation of an annual two-day medical imaging nursing course for the College of Nursing and development of an on-line module as an option for several post-graduate certificates.
• Development and distribution of learning packages and checklist for Contrast Administration.