Code of Colorado Regulations
1000 - Department of Public Health and Environment
1007 - Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
6 CCR 1007-1 - RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE PESTICIDE APPLICATORS' ACT
Part 06 - RADIATION CONTROL - X-RAY IMAGING IN THE HEALING ARTS
Appendix 6 CCR 1007-1-6-F - INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY A PERSON PROPOSING TO CONDUCT HEALING ARTS SCREENING

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, March 25, 2025

6F.1 A person requesting that the Department approve a healing arts screening program shall submit the following information and evaluation when completing Department Form R-300:

6F.1.1 Name and address of the applicant and, when applicable, the names and addresses of all locations within this State, where the service will be provided.

6F.1.2 Diseases or conditions for which the x-ray examinations are to be used in diagnoses.

6F.1.3 A detailed description of the x-ray examinations proposed in the screening program.

6F.1.4 Description of the population to be examined in the screening program, i.e., age, sex, physical condition, and other appropriate information.

6F.1.5 An evaluation of any known alternate methods not involving ionizing radiation that could achieve the goals of the screening program and why these methods are not used instead of the x-ray examinations.

6F.1.6 An evaluation by a qualified expert of the x-ray system(s) to be used in the screening program prior to being placed into operation. The evaluation by the qualified expert shall show that such system(s) do satisfy all requirements of these regulations.

6F.1.7 A description of the image processing quality control program, if applicable.

6F.1.8 A copy of the technique protocols for the x-ray examination procedures to be used as required under 6.3.3.3.

6F.1.9 Documentation that each individual who will be operating the x-ray system(s) fulfills Department requirements for adequate radiation safety training and experience.

6F.1.10 Documentation that each individual who will be supervising the operators of the x-ray system(s) fulfills Department requirements for adequate radiation safety training and experience. The extent of supervision and the method of work performance evaluation shall be specified.

6F.1.11 The name and address of the individual who will interpret the radiograph(s) or other results from the x-ray examinations.

6F.1.12 Name of an individual who meets the requirements of 6.3.1.6(1) or 6.3.1.6(2) who will oversee the program. Such oversight by a licensed individual shall be consistent with the individual's license, licensing body, regulations, and the standard and acceptable scope of practice for the individual providing that oversight.

6F.1.13 A copy of the imaging order(s) applicable to the screening program to be conducted, prescribed by an individual who meets the requirements of 6.3.1.6(1) or 6.3.1.6(2). The order by the licensed individual shall be consistent with the individual's license, licensing body, regulations, and the standard and acceptable scope of practice for the individual providing that oversight.

6F.1.14 A description of the procedures to be used by an individual who meets the requirements of 6.3.1.6(1) or 6.3.1.6(2) to advise the individuals screened about the results of the screening procedure and any further medical needs indicated. Such advice by a licensed individual shall be consistent with the individual's license, licensing body, regulations, and the standard and acceptable scope of practice for the individual providing that advice.

6F.1.15 A description of the procedures for the retention or disposition of the radiographs, if applicable, and other records pertaining to the x-ray examinations.

6F.1.16 A shielding analysis, if applicable.

6F.1.17 A copy of the policy and procedures to ensure that all applicable dose limitation requirements of Part 4, "Standards for Protection Against Radiation", are met.

6F.1.18 A copy of the ALARA policy and procedures.

6F.1.19 Copies of personnel monitoring reports for any employee involved in screening.

6F.1.20 Any additional information that has been requested by the Department.

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