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National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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== ATTENTION ==
Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.

<span style="color:#000000; background:#FFED29">Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.
The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit [https://cc.nih.gov/ cc.nih.gov].
The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit [https://cc.nih.gov/ cc.nih.gov].
Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at [https://OPM.gov/ OPM.gov].
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== Welcome ==
== Welcome ==


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==Latest News==
==Latest News==
*The Masking policy has changed:
*This MediaWiki has been updated to version 1.41, see [[Special:Version#mw-version-software|Special:Version]]. If you encounter any problems please let us know.
*The Masking policy has changed -- please read the announcement from Dr. Gilman below:

Masks are optional in-patient care areas except as noted below. <br>
* Anyone (staff / patient / family member) with respiratory symptoms must wear a mask while in the CC.
* Masks are required when caring for patients on respiratory isolation precautions.
* N95 respirators or PAPRs are required when caring for patients on enhanced respiratory isolation or airborne isolation precautions.
* A patient may request that masks be worn by their care team. These requests will be honored. <br>
The mask policy will be updated when surveillance data indicate increasing respiratory virus activity in the community. Please understand that we fully anticipate the need to return to masking in patient care areas this fall. <br>
Dr. Gilman


The MEG Core Facility is a patient care area and follows Clinical Center guidelines regarding masking. Refer to [https://intranet.cc.nih.gov/hospitalepidemiology/emerging_infectious_diseases the Guidelines for Use of Masks in Patient Care Area] for details.
'''Changes in Mask Requirements'''<br><br>Effective April 11, 2025, masks are <u>optional</u> in Clinical Center patient care areas except when indicated (e.g. caring for patients on respiratory isolation precautions, during certain procedures). <br><br>A patient may request that masks be worn by the patient’s care team. These requests will be honored. Staff are required to wear CC-provided masks when honoring these requests.<br><br>''The MEG Core Facility is designated as a patient care area and follows Clinical Center guidelines regarding masking.<br><br>'''Refer to [https://www.cc.nih.gov/patient-services/masking-policy the NIH Clinical Center Masking Policy] for further details.'''''


Useful links:
==Useful links:==
*[https://megcore.nih.gov/index.php/File:MEG_Screening_Questionnaire.pdf Suggested MEG screening form for subjects]
*[https://megcore.nih.gov/index.php/File:MEG_Screening_Questionnaire.pdf Suggested MEG screening form for subjects]
*[https://megcore.slack.com/ MEG Slack Workspace]. Our customer support channel! Contact [mailto:anna.namyst@nih.gov Anna Namyst] to sign up.
*[https://megcore.slack.com/ MEG Slack Workspace]. Our customer support channel! Contact [mailto:anna.namyst@nih.gov Anna Namyst] to sign up.
*[https://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/nih/staff/form.html Request Staff Support for MEG Scans] -- This form can be used to request staff support for scans, or to request MEG Lab Orientation or Brainsight training. If requesting an orientation/training, please provide general availability.
*[https://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/nih/staff/form.html Request Staff Support for MEG Scans] This form can be used to request staff support for scans, or to request MEG Lab Orientation or Brainsight training.
**<u>Requests for staff support</u> must be made a week in advance to ensure adequate coverage.
**<u>Requests for orientation/training</u> must include general availability.


Coming Soon:
==Coming Soon:==
*'''''MEG Basics for Clinical Staff''''' - what you need to know when you provide coverage in the MEG Lab for your subject/patient during a MEG scan.
*'''''MEG Basics for Clinical Staff''''' - what you need to know when you provide coverage in the MEG Lab for your subject/patient during a MEG scan.

Latest revision as of 12:21, 1 October 2025

NIMH MEG Core Facility

National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Maryland

ATTENTION

Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted. The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov. Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at OPM.gov.

Welcome

Welcome to the NIMH MEG Core Facility website. Here you can find information ranging from local operations of the lab, to general topics on the analysis of MEG data, including software available for download.

Latest News

  • The Masking policy has changed:
Changes in Mask Requirements

Effective April 11, 2025, masks are optional in Clinical Center patient care areas except when indicated (e.g. caring for patients on respiratory isolation precautions, during certain procedures).

A patient may request that masks be worn by the patient’s care team. These requests will be honored. Staff are required to wear CC-provided masks when honoring these requests.

The MEG Core Facility is designated as a patient care area and follows Clinical Center guidelines regarding masking.

Refer to the NIH Clinical Center Masking Policy for further details.

Useful links:

Coming Soon:

  • MEG Basics for Clinical Staff - what you need to know when you provide coverage in the MEG Lab for your subject/patient during a MEG scan.