Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 33 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part XV - Radiation Protection
Chapter 6 - X-Rays in the Healing Arts
Section XV-699 - Appendices A, B, C, and D
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024
Appendix A
Information on Radiation Shielding Required for Plan Reviews
In order for the department to provide an evaluation, technical advice, and official approval of shielding requirements for a radiation installation, the following information shall be submitted.
A. The plans should show, as a minimum, the following.
B. Information on the anticipated workload of the X-ray system(s) shall be submitted with the plans.
C. If the services of a qualified expert have been utilized to determine the shielding requirements, a report, including all basic assumptions used, shall be submitted with the plans.
Appendix B
Design Requirements for an Operator's Booth
A. Space Requirements. The operator shall be allotted not less than 7.5 square feet (0.697 m2) of unobstructed floor space in the booth.
B. Structural Requirements. The booth walls shall be permanently fixed barriers of at least 7 feet (2.13 m) high.
C. X-Ray Control Placement. The X-ray control for the system shall be fixed within the booth and:
D. Viewing System Requirements
Appendix C
Information to be Submitted by Persons Proposing to Conduct Healing Arts Screening
Persons requesting that the department approve a healing arts screening program shall submit the following information for evaluation and approval.
A. Name and address of the applicant and, where applicable, the names and addresses of agents within Louisiana.
B. Diseases or conditions for which the X-ray examinations are to be used in diagnoses.
C. A detailed description of the X-ray examinations proposed in the screening program, i.e., type and number of views.
D. Description of the population to be examined in the screening program, i.e., age range, sex, physical condition, and other appropriate information.
E. 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.
F. An evaluation by a qualified expert of the X-ray system(s) to be used in the screening program. The evaluation by the qualified expert shall show that such system(s) do satisfy all requirements of LAC 33:XV.
G. A description of the X-ray quality control program.
H. A copy of the protocol information for the X-ray examination procedures to be used.
I. The qualifications of each individual who will be operating the X-ray system(s).
J. The qualifications of each individual who will be supervising the operator(s) of the X-ray system(s). The extent of supervision and the method of work performance evaluation shall be specified.
K. The name and address of the practitioner licensed in Louisiana who will interpret the radiograph(s).
L. Procedures to be used in advising the individuals screened and their practitioner of the healing arts or health care provider of the results of the screening procedure and any further medical needs indicated.
M. Procedures for the retention or disposition of the radiograph(s) and other records pertaining to the X-ray examination(s).
N. The name and address of the responsible party and service agent in the event legal charges or allegations arise as a result of the X-ray screening.
O. In the event the applicant is a foreign corporation, documents shall be submitted to demonstrate that the applicant has complied with Louisiana laws regarding domestication of that corporation.
P. Any other information requested by the department that may be necessary to evaluate the justification or possible effects of an X-ray screening proposal.
Q. Frequency of screening of individuals.
R. The duration of the screening program.
Appendix D
A. Each installation using a radiographic X-ray system and using analog image receptors (radiographic film) shall have available suitable equipment for handling and processing radiographic film in accordance with the following provisions:
Time-Temperature Chart |
||
Thermometer Reading (Degrees) |
Minimum Developing Time (Minutes) |
|
°C |
°F |
|
26.7 |
80 |
2 |
26.1 |
79 |
2 |
25.6 |
78 |
2 1/2 |
25.0 |
77 |
2 1/2 |
24.4 |
76 |
3 |
23.9 |
75 |
3 |
23.3 |
74 |
3 1/2 |
22.8 |
73 |
3 1/2 |
22.2 |
72 |
4 |
21.7 |
71 |
4 |
21.1 |
70 |
4 1/2 |
20.6 |
69 |
4 1/2 |
20.0 |
68 |
5 |
19.4 |
67 |
5 1/2 |
18.9 |
66 |
5 1/2 |
18.3 |
65 |
6 |
17.8 |
64 |
6 1/2 |
17.2 |
63 |
7 |
16.7 |
62 |
8 |
16.1 |
61 |
8 1/2 |
15.6 |
60 |
9 1/2 |
Developer Temperature |
Minimum Immersion Time* |
|
°C |
°F |
Seconds |
35.5 |
96 |
19 |
35 |
95 |
20 |
34.5 |
94 |
21 |
34 |
93 |
22 |
33.5 |
92 |
23 |
33 |
91 |
24 |
32 |
90 |
25 |
31.5 |
89 |
26 |
31 |
88 |
27 |
30.5 |
87 |
28 |
30 |
86 |
29 |
29.5 |
85 |
30 |
*Immersion time only, no crossover time included. |
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2001 et seq. and 2104.B.