From Near Miss to Best Practice: Advancing MRI Safety Through Root Cause Analysis
| Saturday, November 14, 2026 |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Clarendon Auditorium, Level 1 , Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre |
Overview
Angela Borella, MRI Network Supervisor, Monash Health
Speaker
Ms Angela Borella
MRI Network Supervisor
Monash Health
From Near Miss to Best Practice: Advancing MRI Safety Through Root Cause Analysis
Presentation description
This presentation explores how MRI near misses can become powerful learning opportunities. Using real-world examples and root cause analysis, examine the underlying factors that contribute to safety events and highlight strategies to strengthen systems, reduce risk, and foster a culture of safety. Gain practical insights into transforming incidents into actionable improvements that enhance patient, staff and site safety across MRI services.
Biography
Angela is the MRI Network Supervisor for Monash Health, Melbourne, a large public health service consisting of eight clinical and two research MRI’s.
She provides strategic direction, clinical support, safety governance and quality assurance across Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital and the Victorian Heart Hospital.
She combines her management experience with her knowledge and love of MRI and shares that with the team, where MRI safety, quality and continuous improvement are her main focus.
Moderators
Jessica Stuart
ISMRT ANC SA Division Rep
David Zhang
ISMRT ANC WA Division Rep
