Illinois Administrative Code
Title 32 - ENERGY
Part 360 - USE OF X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS INCLUDING MEDICAL, DENTAL, PODIATRY, AND VETERINARY MEDICINE
Section 360.41 - Additional Requirements for Use of Diagnostic X-Ray Systems in the Healing Arts of Medicine, Podiatry and Chiropractic
Universal Citation: 32 IL Admin Code ยง 360.41
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 52, December 29, 2023
a) Viewing System. Windows, mirrors, closed circuit television or an equivalent system shall be provided to permit the operator to continuously observe the patient during irradiation.
b) The operator shall be able to maintain aural contact with the patient.
c) Each x-ray control shall be located in such a way as to meet the following requirements:
1) Stationary x-ray systems and
mobile or portable x-ray systems used as stationary x-ray systems shall be
required to have the x-ray exposure switch permanently mounted behind a
protective barrier.
2) For mobile
and portable single event exposures and configuration, the x-ray control shall
be positioned so that the operator is at least 1.83 meters (6 feet) away from
the tube housing and the patient during an exposure.
3) Stationary podiatric x-ray systems are
exempt from the requirements of subsection (c)(1) of this Section, provided
that the x-ray control meets the requirements of subsection (c)(2) of this
Section.
d) Portable or mobile x-ray equipment shall be used only for examinations where it is impractical to transfer the patient(s) to a stationary x-ray installation.
Amended at 23 Ill. Reg. 14516, effective January 1, 2000
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