Normalization of Deviation and MRI Safety

This MR imaging course addresses critical safety challenges in radiology by exploring the concept of "Normalization of Deviation" and its impact on patient and staff safety. Participants will learn about the rationalization of unsafe conditions, the institutionalization of hazardous behaviors, and the normalization of safety risks due to latent conditions. Through case studies like the Challenger disaster and the tragic death of Michael Colombini, participants will examine how organizational culture and hidden hazards contribute to safety failures. Strategies to bridge these gaps including fostering awareness of latent conditions, implementing robust supervision protocols, and challenging unsafe norms, will be covered. By the end of the course, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to identify and mitigate safety risks, ensuring a safer MR environment for all. 

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe how unsafe conditions are rationalized as normal 
  2. State how latent conditions within institutions become hazards 
  3. Name causes for normalization of safety risks 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AHRA CRA Credit
  • 1.00 ARRT Category A CE Credit
Course opens: 
07/17/2025
Course expires: 
07/16/2026
CE Club cost:
$20.00
CE Club cost:
$20.00
Cost:
$20.00
Rating: 
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 William Faulkner B.S.,R.T.(R)(MR)(CT), FSMRT, MRSO (MRSC™) 

Radiologic Technologists
This course has been approved for one (1.0) ARRT Category A CE credit(s) by AHRA.

Radiology Administrators
This course meets all CRA renewal credit criteria and has been approved for one (1.0) continuing education credit in the following CRA domain(s): Operations Management (OM). 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AHRA CRA Credit
  • 1.00 ARRT Category A CE Credit

Price

CE Club cost:
$20.00
CE Club cost:
$20.00
Cost:
$20.00
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