Non-disastrous water damage halts imaging workflow, serves as reminder

A sprinkler went on the fritz at an imaging center in upstate New York Jan. 7. The fail wasn’t epic by any means, but it was enough to shut down the center’s MR and CT schedule for several days—and to remind radiology workers to be ready for anything.

Read a brief news item reporting the turn of events here.

Bone up on preparing for disasters and other unforeseen service interruptions here.

Dave Pearson

Dave P. has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for more than 30 years, frequently concentrating on hospitals, healthcare technology and Catholic communications. He has also specialized in fundraising communications, ghostwriting for CEOs of local, national and global charities, nonprofits and foundations.

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