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ISRRT World Congress, Dublin – Hybrid event – dates 20th-22nd August 2021 – Register now!

World Congress International Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technologists – Hybrid event 20th-22nd August 2021 – Announcement from ISRRT President Donna Newman and ISRRT President and Dean Harper IIRRT President (2nd April 2021)

We are pleased to announce today that the 21st ISRRT World Congress will now run as a hybrid event from the Convention Centre in Dublin Ireland between the 20th – 22nd of August.  The hybrid format will facilitate physical attendance for those delegates who are able to travel (restrictions permitting) as well as offering a virtual alternative for those who cannot.

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ISRRT members, as always, we appreciate your continued efforts in the fight against COVID-19 and your dedication to ensure access to vital services for all of our patients.  On behalf of the ISRRT Board and the IIRRT local organising committee, we very much look forward to welcoming you to the 21st ISRRT World Congress whether you intend to attend virtually or physically.

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Call for Nominations – 2021 NZIMRT Awards

Do you have a colleague or team of people who always go that extra mile to make a difference to patients and to improve service delivery?

It’s the 4th annual NZIMRT Awards and nominations are now open for:
Team Award 2021
Achievement Award 2021
Encouragement Award 2021

The awards are a great way to let friends and colleagues know their work and dedication is recognised and appreciated. 
These awards aim to encourage and honour our colleagues who are excelling and making contributions to the profession.

You must submit your entries by midnight on 20th August 2021 to be eligible for consideration.
Only NZIMRT members can nominate and be nominated
(See specific award criteria).

Don’t fall into the trap thinking that the awards are just for the professions ‘high-flyers’: previous winners have included down-to-earth practitioners carrying out great work – this could be the year that you gain recognition for someone worthy.

Team award nominations are to be submitted alongside a video of the team – so use your creativity to capture the essence of your team and it’s achievements to enhance your nomination.

We look forward to receiving your nomination/s.

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COVID-19 Resources

eIntegrity – COVID-19 Programme Released

Have you logged in to explore the internationally renowned eIntegrity online learning programme which is included FREE as part of your NZIMRT membership?   If not, don’t delay!

A COVID-19 programme has been created.  This is available for all NZIMRT members for FREE via eIntegrity; https://www.eintegrity.org/e-learning-healthcare-course/coronavirus.html

NZIMRT members can add this to their account through the register now button on the hyperlinked page above.

If you have not yet set up your eIntegrity learning account please contact the NZIMRT office nzimrt@nzimrt.co.nz

Login to eIntegrity.

Other COVID-19 resources

Summary or Source Link
An article that highlights the need for ongoing support for post COVID-19 survivors particularly those who were ICU admissions/ventilated patients Management of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, in the radiology department​
Read how work by radiographers in sharing the symptoms of COVID-19 is assisting others worldwide For survivors of severe COVID-19, beating the virus is just the beginning
Online news article Radiologists sharing CT scans, X-rays in global effort to prevent COVID-19 deaths
Society of Radiographers UK https://covid19.sor.org
International COVID-19 support or Radiographers and Radiological Technologists – eLEARNING *Recommended* https://www.elearning.isrrt.org/course/view.php?id=12#section-0
Society of Breast Imaging https://www.sbi-online.org/RESOURCES/COVID-19Resources.aspx
RANZCR https://www.ranzcr.com/search?_content-type=&searchword=covid
British Society of Thoracic Imaging – Action cards https://www.bsti.org.uk/standards-clinical-guidelines/clinical-guidelines/bsti-covid-19-template-action-cards/
World Health Organisation Global research on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters

Parenting in the time of COVID-19
Wiley Online Library https://novel-coronavirus.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/
ACR https://www.acr.org/#COVID-19Information
Ministry of Health – Allied Health https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-resources-health-professionals/covid-19-allied-health-professionals

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World Radiography Day 2020

World Radiography Day is celebrated on 8 November each year. The date marks the anniversary of the discovery of x-radiation by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895.

Members of the profession worldwide use the day to promote radiography and radiation therapy as careers, as a vital contribution to modern healthcare and as a chance to increase public awareness of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy.

This year, 2020, the NZIMRT is encouraging you to reflect on the impact the Covid 19 pandemic is having on your colleagues around the world.  Becoming an Associate member of the International Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) can help support our profession through the development of educational materials, collaboration with WHO supporting basic safety guides & the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) promoting radiation safety practices.  This year the ISRRT role has extended to the provision of materials in support of safe practice in the radiation sciences, diagnostic & therapeutic, during Covid 19.  For an average cost of NZ$30.00 per year (£30.00 for 3 years) you can make a positive difference to the profession worldwide!

World Radiography Day Posters
This year’s posters celebrate how members of  our profession have come together during the Covid-19 crisis and the hugely important role that you have played and continue to play in the response. Click on the posters to download.

 

The official ISRRT World Radiography Day Poster (click on image to download)

Celebrate your profession
2020 has been a very challenging year internationally and one that has not provided many reasons to celebrate, however on World Radiography Day we want to encourage you to share the successes of our profession and help others to understand the important work that you do.
It’s a great opportunity to talk to patients and carers, students and colleagues about all that our profession offers.

Thank-you 
The NZIMRT would like to express their gratitude to our amazing members and colleagues overseas who have designed posters that raise awareness of the role of our profession during this incredibly challenging time.

Log in to www.isrrt.org now and make that difference.

 
 
 
 

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      Welcome to the NZIMRT

      Please go ahead and explore the NZIMRT website.  As an NZIMRT member you will have access to the members only area and myCPD online portal, a valuable resource.  In addition members have access to the eIntegrity online learning portal … why wait?  Login and get started!

      Current NZIMRT members  subscription renewal – Login to your online membership account from 1st April 2019 – follow the renewal prompts to pay your annual subscription fee.

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      NEW DATES: NZIMRT SYMPOSIUM 6-7 NOVEMBER 2021 – Growing with the Flow in Queenstown – read more….

      For all the up to date information please go to the conference website.

      UPDATE 19/8/2021:

      It will come as no surprise that due to the current COVID-19 community outbreak the NZIMRT have made the decision to postpone the NZIMRT Symposium until November 2021.

      We have worked with the conference venue, the Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, and the Symposium has been rescheduled to the following new dates:

      • New dates: 6th – 7th November 2021

      Registrations which have already been booked will be valid for the new dates in November 2021. 

      ACTION REQUIRED BY YOU:

      • For those who have registered and are unable to attend the rescheduled event, refunds will be available. If you would like to arrange a refund please email nzimrt@nzimrt.co.nz
      • Please remember to cancel any travel and accommodation bookings

      The NZIMRT would like to express our sincere thanks to our participants, sponsors and exhibitors for your understanding, support and flexibility. We look forward to seeing you in November.

      The 2021 NZIMRT Symposium organising committee is delighted to invite our Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy colleagues to gather and connect in person at the NZIMRT Symposium 2021.  This year’s theme is ‘Growing with the Flow’.

      Since the COVID 19 pandemic began, it has affected everyone in different ways but has had significant effect on health care workers and their families.  We look forward to the opportunity to share knowledge, learn from each other and collaborate.