Introduction
AsiaSafe started as an Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology (AOSR) initiative to establish radiation safety and has since extended it to MRI safety, contrast safety and beyond. It aims to raise awareness amongst health professionals to enhance and promote a culture of safety in their practices. It is a member of the International Society of Radiology Safety and Quality Alliance. AsiaSafe also represents AOSR at the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
History
AsiaSafe serves to cultivate a safety culture for the use of radiation in diagnosis, intervention, and therapy, as well as for other applications including magnetic resonance and contrast safety. AsiaSafe has joined other global organizations in fostering and promoting the safe practice of radiation medicine and technology. AsiaSafers refers to the community of AsiaSafe supporters.
Activities
AsiaSafe will focus on enhancing awareness with safety standards, policies, procedures and activities that will guide the implementation of justification and optimisation principles in medical imaging, intervention and therapy.