MRI Facility Design with Architect Tobias Gilk

Zone 3 Podcast

Watch video Here---> https://youtu.be/ixL9rdZJihM

This week in Zone 3 Tobias Gilk Joins Robert and Reggie in the studio to discuss MRI Facility Design. We start off by discussing Toby's Architect origin story. Then we get into Toby's Process of understanding how to organize a layout by the needs and considerations of the different workflows that will commonly happen for that facility.

We also cover space planning, Magnetic Field Containment, and Four Zone Planning.

Reggie puts on a short demonstration of a plan that he put together using an app called Sketchup. Toby helps Reggies discuss some of the issues with his layout and why zoning isn't always clear.
Reggie's before and after Toby versions of his facility design will be posted as a separate video.

Thanks for joining us here in Zone 3 see you next time.

About our Guest:
Tobias Gilk, MRSO, MRSE. Is an Architect and Radiology MRI safety expert. Expert witness. Radiology/MRI safety trainer and consultant for healthcare providers and industry. Consultant on issues of MRI / Radiology facilities, safety, and operation, with experience in product safety specific to MR Conditional labeling and principles.

Spent 15+ years as a practicing architect developing particular expertise in the integration of buildings with highly technical operations and siting requirements for multi-million dollar medical imaging devices. Involved in professional and regulatory aspects of safety and design for radiology / MRI.

Currently serving as senior vice president for RADIOLOGY-Planning, a Junk Architects' company, specializing in design for radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy facilities.

Other accolades include: Twice a member of the ACR’s MRI Safety Committee (twice named co-author of ACR MRI safety standard guidance). Founding Board member and past Chair of the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS). Holds both MRSO and MRSE certifications from the ABMRS. Serves on the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) committee that maintains MRI safety standards for manufacturers. Recognized by both state and federal courts as an expert in MRI safety issues. Published dozens of papers and articles on MRI safety. Twice named finalist of Best Radiology Educator award.

About our Sponsor:
Aegys is an innovative leader in the MRI safety industry.
Aegys is committed to providing innovative product and process solutions that enhance overall magnet safety and improve efficiency. Their TechGate Auto is a Zone 4 Barrier System that keeps patients and MRI technologists safe. TechGate Auto allows technologists to focus on the care of patients and efficient room turnaround rather than worrying about anyone entering the MRI room behind them. Easy to use and designed for the MRI environment, TechGate Auto is deployed whenever the technologist enters or leaves the MR room or via push-button remote control, providing an immediate physical restriction of access to all unauthorized individuals.

The use of a “caution” barrier at the entrance to the MR room is now a recommendation of the American College of Radiology MR Safety Committee.

Thanks for Joining us in Zone 3! 💯

Links
Aegys' Tech Gate Auto- https://aegysgroup.com/
Imaging Design Guide - https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dGuide/dgImaging.pdf
MRI Safety Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/MRIsafety
MRSO- Documents -
ACR Manual 2020 - https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Radiology-Safety/MR-Safety/Manual-on-MR-Safety.pdf
ABMRS - https://abmrs.org/choosing-the-right-certification-type-for-you/

Great Resources for staying up to date:
Auntie Minnie - https://www.auntminnie.com/MRI
SMRT - https://www.ismrm.org/smrt/
ASRT - https://www.asrt.org/