We are currently experiencing an international shortage of GE HEalthcare's Iodinated contrast Omnipaque which is used for most computed tomography (CT) and many other diagnostic imaging-based procedures. 

Based on recommendations from the American College of Radiology, UMMC operational leadership has proposed the following strategies to conserve our limited supply of iodinated contrast: 

• All studies using iodinated contrast should be appropriate and indicated based on current care recommendations. 
• All orders for studies requiring iodinated contrast should be discussed with a radiologist to determine if a non-contrast study can be performed or to determine if another diagnostic strategy may be available to provide similar information. 
• Routine, surveillance scans which use iodinated contrast will be postponed and only the most critical procedures will be performed until the supply chain issues are corrected. 

In addition, a BPA has been added to Epic and will fire when contrasted CT orders are entered: 

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