Welcome-Pack-Regional-Coordinators-Professional-Practice

WELCOME
PACK
New and Returning
Professional Practice
Regional Coordinators
January 2023

WELCOME PACK
New and Returning Professional Practice Regional Coordinators
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WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT
The International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) has the pleasure in welcoming
you as the regional coordinator for Professional Practice representing your region. This is a very important role
within the ISRRT and on behalf of the Board of Management and the CEO welcome.
Each region is represented by one regional co-ordinator to represent their respective region so it is your
responsibility to promptly answer all mail that comes to your attention from the CEO, the Director of
Professional Practice or Board Members.
We trust that you will already have a fairly good understanding of the ISRRT and what it stands for. In keeping
with the Mission and Vision statements of the ISRRT there are certain objectives that the Board strives to
achieve.
Below please find some information and a list of documents that might prove useful to you as a new and/or
returning ISRRT Regional Coordinator.
Kindest Regards,
Dr. Napapong Pongnapang
President ISRRT
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M I S S I O N
To improve the standards of delivery and practice of medical imaging and
radiation therapy throughout the world by acting as the international liaison organization for
medical radiation technology and by promoting Quality Patient Care, Education and
Research in the radiation medicine sciences.
V I S I O N
To be the leading international organization representing the practice of medical imaging and
radiation therapy technology by promoting the highest achievable standards of
patient care and professional practice.
C O R E V A L U E S
Professionalism
Excellence
Dedication
Compassion
Integrity
O B J E C T I V E S
To advance the science and practice of radiography and allied subjects by the promotion of
improved standards of education and of research in the technical aspects of
radiation medicine and radiation protection.
To make the results of research and experience in radiation medicine and
radiation protection available to practitioners throughout the world.
To create and hold funds which shall be available for furthering the objects of the society
whilst at the same time being a charitable organization.
To do all such other lawful things as shall become necessary for the attainment of the
foregoing objects.
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REGIONAL COORDINATORS
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Are expected to respond to correspondence promptly
Must be familiar with the Statutes
Must be familiar with the «Operations Manual»
Should actively participate in discussions
It will be in your interest to keep checking the ISRRT website on www.isrrt.org as this is constantly updated. You
will find the Mission, Vision, Objectives and aims on the website. Documents related to the ISRRT, the history of
the ISRRT, reports from Board members and the ISRRT Newsletters are available on the website.
To understand the workings of the ISRRT please review the power point presentation attachment entitled «The
ISRRT – An International Perspective » - available from the CEO, Dimitris Katsifarakis ceo@isrrt.org . The
presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the ISRRT. You may want to present this at a conference /
meeting in your own country so that fellow radiographers / radiation technologists have a better understanding
of the ISRRT.
A short biography with a recent jpeg photograph of yourself should be sent to the CEO, Dimitris Katsifarakis for
inclusion on the ISRRT website www.isrrt.org along with your preferred contact details.
The ISRRT Operations Manual is available on the www.isrrt.org under the members only section. Please take the
time to log in and create a password to enable you to have access to these documents. This document provides
a detailed description of all that you will need to know as a regional coordinator. See Section 3.7 – Regional
Coordinator of Standing Committee – which describes the regional coordinator responsibilities and Section 4.6 –
Professional Practice Committee. You need to keep your region informed as to what is happening at the ISRRT,
and it is your responsibility to provide an update every quarter, when requested by the Director of Professional
Practice, on the latest news from your region for the ISRRT Newsletter and website. Please forward the news
from your region to the Director of Professional Practice, Stewart Whitley aswhitley@msn.com and copy the CEO,
Dimitris Katsifarakis ceo@isrrt.org .
For your information, kindly access the following documents as indicated:
1. ISRRT Statues – www.isrrt.org under Members Only Section
The ISRRT Statutes are the by-laws of the ISRRT. Changes to this document may only be affected by a
majority vote from Council members. To request changes to the statutes, a Council Member has to forward a
motion to the CEO. The motion will then be circulated to all council members usually on the council meeting
agenda. The deadline for motions to be received by the CEO is 3 months prior to the Council Meeting. Late
motions, excluding amendments to these statutes, which deal with urgent business which has arisen since the
final date for submission of motions may only be considered by Council if submitted to the Board, in writing, no
later than 48 hours prior to the opening session of the Council meeting. The Board has the authority to decide if
the motion is urgent, relevant and will or will not be submitted to Council for consideration.
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2. Code of Ethics – available on: https://www.isrrt.org/code-ethics
3. ISRRT History –available on: https://www.isrrt.org/history-isrrt
4. Application for Associate Membership – available on: https://www.isrrt.org/associate-membership
5. Time zones – available on: http://www.worldtimezone.com/wtz24.php
6. World clock – available on:
http://www.worldtimezone.com/time/wtzstandard.php?listsw=capitals&sorttb=CountryID&forma=24h
7. Contact details of Board Members available on:
https://www.isrrt.org/board-management
8. Contact details of Council Members available on:
https://www.isrrt.org/council-members
GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of Professional Practice Committee is to review the working environment and professional practice
within radiation medicine technology and to provide guidelines for the health and safety of patients and those
involved in the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in Radiation Medicine. The committee will do this by
participating in review of recommendations from the ICRP, and other organizations as it relates to practice
standards and radiation safety. They will also ensure this information is distributed to their member societies
within their region.
The role of the regional coordinator is to work with the Director of the Professional Practice and the other
coordinators to achieve the objectives as defined by Council, the Board and the Director of the committee.
Specifically, the coordinator will bring his/her Professional Practice expertise as well as regional information and
concerns pertinent to the Professional Practice Committee’s function. The coordinator is also responsible for
working with and attending the meetings of the relevant Executive Committee.
Professional Practice regional co-ordinators are elected by the relevant Council members at a Council meeting
held during a World Congress. It is the responsibility of the Professional Practice coordinator to:
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Keep the Director informed of relevant activities and initiatives in the region and send these updates
quarterly for the Newsletter and board reports.
Participate in the committee’s initiatives and provide reports as requested.
Encourage and coordinate committee activities at the regional level.
▪ Liaise with other professionals in the region in order to be well informed with regional activities /
concerns.
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Participate as required as a member of the executive committee of the respective regional committee.
Participate in the review all recommendations of the International Commission on radiological
Protection (ICRP) and other related organizations and assess the recommendations on the practice of
radiation medicine technology.
Ensure all member societies within their region are informed on most recent recommendations of the
ICRP and other related organizations.
Participate in establishing specific recommendations for standards of practice to minimise the possibility
of harm or injury to patients or works receiving or involved in the use of radiation medicine technology.
Respond to request for information or comments on the establishment and implementation of safe
standards of professional practice.
The main activities of the Professional Practice committee will be accomplished via correspondence but
meetings of the committee or the Regional Executive Committee may be held at suitable meetings of the ISRRT
or Region provided that funds are available and have been previously budgeted.
As the Professional Practice Regional co-ordinator, besides the quarterly reports, before each world congress
you will need to prepare a report for your region. This report should review the major events in your region over
the past 2 years. It is best to send this report to the Director of Professional Practice about 3 months before the
World Congress as this will become part of the report that the Director uses to prepare a report for the ISRRT
Board of Management and all Council Members.
The following websites contain information related to our committee on professional practice and radiation
safety.
WHO (World Health Organization) www.who.org
PAHO (Pan America Health Organization) www.paho.org
IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) www.iaea.org
Bonn Call for Action Platform IAEA www.iaea.org/resources/rpop/resources/bonn-call-for-action-platform
Radiation Protection of Patients (RPOP) https://www.iaea.org/resources/rpop
Bonn Call for Action Implementation Toolkit https://gnssn.iaea.org/main/bonn-toolkit/SitePages/Home.aspx
ICRP (International Commission on Radiation Protection) www.rpop.org
MELODI (Multidisciplinary European Low Dose Initiative) www.melodi.org
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ISR Quality and Safety Alliance(ISRQSA) http://isradiology.org/2017/isr/quality.php
ISRQSA News http://isradiology.org/2017/isr/quality.php#news
Image Gently www.image.gently.org
EuroSafe European Association for Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion http://www.eurosafe.eu.com/home
Arab Safe Promoting Radiation Safety https://www.arabsafe.org/
AFROSAFE Pan African Congress of Radiology and Imaging (PACORI) and radiation health works in Africa
Director of Professional Practice, ISRRT 2022-2026
Professor Peter Hogg
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