MRI image quality is directly tied to facility design. Image quality and clinical efficacy are crucial components in equipment decisions, so why would a facility spend millions of dollars on equipment and construction only to undermine the value of the entire project by building an MRI suite that compromises image quality on the first day? Make certain that the designers for your project are protecting your equipment!

Moving metal from elevators or vehicles, vibration from mechanical systems, electromagnetic interference from high-amperage power services, and shimming problems from excessive use of steel building materials may all work to undermine the image quality of your equipment. An effectively designed suite can reduce all of these interferences and improve the image quality of an MRI.

Improved image quality means better clinical value and a longer life for your equipment. Enhanced image quality has a direct impact on referrals, and an extended functional life is directly tied to the financial performance of a facility.