Basic User status is gained through the following steps: see diagram

Standard Operating Practices ( SOP) Manual
Application requirements
Operator monitoring
Re-certification

1) Standard Operating Practices ( SOPs) Manual CAMRIS Web-site.

These documents should provide the user candidate with:
a. An introduction to use and safety around the HUP5 and 6 systems.
b. Formulation of questions before the on-site introduction to the systems
c. General knowledge of nomenclature used during orientation
d. General knowledge of locations of the MR Suites and switches

2) Application Requirements
a. Submission of the POR Certification obtainable through the OHR website

b. Submission of an introductory letter. A template for this letter is provided at the end of this document. Copy and paste it into a separate word document and fill in the fields provided with your information. Fill the background portion with a brief description of your previous experience in Magnetic Resonance and the type of work you will be performing on the scanners.
aa.. Name
bb. Contact Information
cc. Name of Faculty Member sponsoring your work
dd. Brief description of the work you will be conducting

c. Attendance to an on-site overview of the following
aa. System safety
bb. System boot and shut-down
cc. Location of emergency switches
dd. Appropriate documentation of use
ee. Scheduling policies

d. After successful completion of the above application requirements a certificate of Basic User Approval will be given to the operator.

3) Operator Monitoring
a. Use of the system by the operator will be monitored through required documentation at the scanners. This will be a shared responsibility between Faculty, staff, and other approved users. All infractions, unsafe practices, and incidents should be reported to Norman Butler (215-349-5298) or a CAMRIS member.
b. Infractions will be documented and if a sufficient number of these occur then upon review by the CAMRIS committee privileges may be revoked. Some typical infractions are listed :
aa. Safety violations of any sort
bb. Insufficient documentation of system use (ex: No explanative entries in log books)
cc. Inappropriate header information entry
dd. Non-compliance to cleaning or preparation procedures
ee. Use during unscheduled hours

4) re-certification every 2 years Basic User privileges.

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TEMPLATE:
To CAMRIS:
c/o Norman Butler

This letter is to introduce myself to you and provide specific background and contact information that will allow me to operate the Hup5 and Hup6 MR scanners under Basic User privileges.

Contact Information:
[Your Name][Title]
[Office Address]
[Phone Numbers (list 2)]
[Radiology Faculty Advisor ]
[E-mail]

Background:
(Give a brief description of your previous Magnetic Resonance experience. Describe the type of work you will be performing and any system modifications that will be necessary. Include information about the type of scanning you will be - phantom, specimen, or volunteer. )

Sincerely,
[Your Name]