Analytics Dashboard for Safety Screening of Implantable Medical Devices Prior to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
By
Ee Chin Teo
Hsin-Yu Jen
Eric Fang
Yonghan Ting
Andrew Makmur
James Hallinan
September 23, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Analytics Dashboard for Safety Screening of Implantable Medical Devices Prior to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Safety screening of implantable medical devices
Key Mechanisms Utilizes a dashboard for data analysis and keyword matching to identify devices prior to MRI.
Target Population Patients with implantable medical devices requiring MRI.
Care Setting Radiology departments performing MRI examinations.
Key Highlights
Dashboard improves efficiency in MRI safety screening. 98% reduction in workload for radiographers post-implementation. Near-perfect negative predictive value for identifying patients without devices. Survey results indicate high user satisfaction with the dashboard. Operational consequences tracked over a 1-year period.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Mandatory in-person safety interviewing and physical verification by a radiographer.
Management
Use of a dashboard for pre-MRI safety screening to enhance workflow.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Track device-related events and operational consequences post-implementation.
Risks
Automation bias due to inability to interpret unstructured notes or verify device removal.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients with various implantable devices.
Dashboard supports targeted triage and reduces cognitive overload for radiographers.
Clinical Best Practices
Continue established safety protocols alongside dashboard use. Ensure multidisciplinary coordination to reduce disruptions.
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