MRI Facility Design with Architect Tobias Gilk

<p>Watch video Here---&gt;  https://youtu.be/ixL9rdZJihM</p><p>This week in Zone 3 Tobias  Gilk Joins Robert and Reggie in the studio to discuss MRI Facility Design.  We start off by discussing Toby's Architect origin story. Then we get into Toby's Process of understanding how to organize a layout by the needs and considerations of the different workflows that will commonly happen for that facility.  </p><p>We also cover space planning, Magnetic Field Containment,  and Four Zone Planning.  </p><p>Reggie puts on a short demonstration of a plan that he put together using an app called Sketchup. Toby helps Reggies discuss some of the issues with his layout and why zoning isn't always clear.<br> <br>Reggie's before and after Toby versions of his facility design will be posted as a separate video. </p><p>Thanks for joining us here in Zone 3 see you next time. </p><p>About our Guest:<br>Tobias Gilk, MRSO, MRSE. Is an Architect and Radiology MRI safety expert. Expert witness. Radiology/MRI safety trainer and consultant for healthcare providers and industry. Consultant on issues of MRI / Radiology facilities, safety, and operation, with experience in product safety specific to MR Conditional labeling and principles.</p><p>Spent 15+ years as a practicing architect developing particular expertise in the integration of buildings with highly technical operations and siting requirements for multi-million dollar medical imaging devices. Involved in professional and regulatory aspects of safety and design for radiology / MRI.</p><p>Currently serving as senior vice president for RADIOLOGY-Planning, a Junk Architects' company, specializing in design for radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy facilities. </p><p>Other accolades include: Twice a member of the ACR’s MRI Safety Committee (twice named co-author of ACR MRI safety standard guidance). Founding Board member and past Chair of the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS). Holds both MRSO and MRSE certifications from the ABMRS. Serves on the In