February 1, 2022

Radiation Safety Officer 101

The radiation safety officer (RSO) is an essential part of the functioning of a medical facility. However, we often find that clients and prospective clients lack a true understanding of the scope, responsibilities, and best practices related to the position. A medical facility must have a competent and engaged RSO on staff to help protect

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February 1, 2022

The Six Habits of a Highly Successful RSO

Habit 1: Develop a Team Approach to Radiation Safety To use a sports analogy, the RSO is the quarterback of a radiation safety team. But just like a quarterback, they need teammates to execute the plays, or in the case of an RSO, the radiation protection program. Senior management, administrators, physicians, nurses, technologists, and other

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February 1, 2022

Apex Physics Partners Earns 2021 Great Place to Work Certification

Any Apex Physics Partners employee will tell you that Apex is a great place to work with: no certification is needed. Still, it’s nice to have. Great Place to Work, a global authority on workplace culture and employee experience, awarded Apex Physics Partners a 2021 Great Place to Work Certification, and now we feel even

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October 25, 2021

ACR Accreditation: How It Changes Patient Care

For many in the medical community, minimum standards of care are simply not enough. Medical physicists, like many others, are deeply concerned with providing the best possible care to patients, often looking for ways to go above and beyond. The American College of Radiology (ACR), an accreditation body that regulates safety, quality assurance, and testing

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October 18, 2021

The Future of Medical Physics Practice Management

The overwhelming challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic caused medical physics practices all over the world to pivot their management strategies or accelerate ones already in the works. Although the emergencies attending the pandemic may be subsiding, many practices rightfully have their eyes on the future and are hard at work determining what their company may

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