ISRRT_COVID-19_book

What’s next?
A year and a half into the pandemic, COVID-19, is still a big part of our lives, causing
destitution, lifestyle adjustments, bringing out the worst and the finest in humanity. The
COVID-19 pandemic is progressing continuously. What is apparent is that imaging will persist
to play a pivotal role in assisting in the clinical decision-making process. Therefore, having a
positive mind set is important. Radiographers, as frontline staff, should be conversant with
the key challenges associated to imaging patients with COVID-19. This is essential so that they
can fulfil their role in ensuring patient and personnel safety, patient care and production of
optimal quality images for accurate diagnosis.
Conclusion
The radiographers should practice situational awareness and be informed of ways to keep
themselves and their colleagues protected and well during this unprecedented time period
by adhering to the new normal (e.g., social distancing, hand hygiene compliance etc.), using
the appropriate PPEs and ensuring all their workplaces are adequately disinfected to minimise
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