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NEW RESEARCH added to the ORSIF Article Directory: 5 new peer-reviewed studies covering operator radiation exposure, dosimetry benchmarking, and 100 years of badge dose data. Explore them all: orsif.org/articles #RadiationSafety #CathLab #ORSIF

Big news- ORSIF has a brand new website! 🎉 Existing members: try your current password or do a quick reset. Not a member? Join free for access to our Article Directory, Admin Toolkit & SIRP 2025 content. 👉 orsif.org

🏛 SCAI members are wearing their hats and heading to Capitol Hill during SCAI Hill Day in conjunction with #CRT26! They’ll meet with members of Congress to advocate for policies that support the future of #InterventionalCardiology. Learn more about #SCAIHillDay➡️ scai.org/education-and-… #SCAIHatDay #SCAIAdvocacy #CardioX @SrihariNaiduMD @CRT_meeting

🚨 BREAKING: Arizona's Senate just passed three first-in-the-nation bills protecting interventional fluoroscopy workers from radiation exposure & orthopedic injuries. SB1120, SB1121, SB1118 now go to the House. What happens in AZ could set the national standard. #RadiationSafety

Fluoroscopy occupational hazards now cost $88.7M/yr in the US- up 81% from 2018. One physician replacement: $1.8-2.8M. Prevention pays off. #RadiationSafety #OccupationalHealth #HealthcareWorkerSafety #FluoroscopyHazards #PreventionOverTreatment

NCRP said stop routine patient shielding. Does that apply to workers too? No. Aprons and shielding remain essential. Here's what you need to know. lnkd.in/dHeeniKh

🎉 Arizona advances first-in-the-nation radiation protections for healthcare workers! ORSIF proudly supported Scattered Denial, the documentary film helping drive this change. Thank you Sen. Carine Werner! Join the movement. lnkd.in/eBtn72-z

DOE ended use of ALARA, a radiation safety guide for nuclear regulation. If you work in interventional fluoro, you're wondering: Does this affect me? Short answer: No. Hospitals aren't regulated by DOE. Long answer: More nuanced, but worth understanding. lnkd.in/ec-WZ_jz

Dr. Juan Palomar was a urological surgeon for 45 yrs. In 2017, he was diagnosed w/ a brain tumor caused by decades of scatter radiation exposure during fluoroscopy procedures- without head protection. We're honored to share this tribute to Dr. Palomar: juan-palomar-tribute.orsif.org

The SIRP 2025 video archive is now live for ORSIF members! 6 sessions. 20+ speakers. 1 goal: Protecting the healthcare workers who work in interventional labs every day. orsif.org/sirp-2025-webi… #caregiversafety #radiationsafety #orthopedicsafety

We've added 200+ articles to the database, plus we've added three new pages to help caregivers stay educated and safe when working in fluoroscopy labs: faqs.orsif.org/index.html guidelines-international.orsif.org guidelines-international.orsif.org Join ORSIF today!

"I feel like it's my responsibility, my generation's- to advocate for safer labs, better tools and to invest in long term health of our staff and ourselves." - Dr. Patrick Muck Excerpt from symposium on interventional radiation protection. Content available to members in 2026.

Last week we recognized National Radiologic Technology Week® along with the @ASRT in honoring the essential professionals who make imaging and interventional procedures possible. This week, we wanted to share a pertinent study published about the Neuroradiology subspecialty.

ORSIF is proud to celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week®, standing with RTs and medical imaging professionals who are at the heart of safe, effective imaging and intervention. Your safety matters as much as the exceptional care you provide. #NRTW2025

This ASRT Gram celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week® Nov. 2-8 to recognize the work of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals worldwide. To coincide with NRTW®, ASRT is hosting the RAD Dash 5K, a community walk/run, on Nov. 8, 2025, 130 years after Wilhelm Roentgen discovered the x-ray. #NRTW2025

Eye-opening study from India, but the gaps identified are not isolated & represent a global pattern. Whether in Delhi, Dallas, or Dublin, interventional caregivers face similar inconsistencies in radiation protection training, dosimetry practices, & institutional accountability.

This low-hanging-fruit step is vital to reducing radiation for everyone in the room. “Although current technology offers radiation reduction mechanisms, relatively few users adopt them if they are different from so-called factory settings." (study co-author Khaled Ziada, MD)

This isn’t optional- it’s essential. The illustration from the paper highlights practical, evidence-based steps to reduce exposure and keep caregivers safe. Patient safety and caregiver safety must be held to the same standard. Protecting those who heal is critical!

ORSIF is the only nonprofit focused entirely on occupational radiation safety. It only takes a minute to join. And it's FREE. Members get a 20% discount on registration for the SIRP. Sept. 26th and 27th Digital + On-Demand orsif.org/sirp-2025-webi…

Our Virtual CME event is 10 Days Away! Symposium on Interventional Radiation Protection (SIRP) orsif.org/sirp-2025-webi… Sept 26-27 | Online + On-Demand 1️⃣20% Discount for Members [Use Promo Code Page to Register] 2️⃣$50 Off Groups of 3+ [Use Discount Code GROUP] 3️⃣FREE for Students