Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4732 - IONIZING RADIATION
RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Part 4732.0545 - UTILIZATION LOG
Universal Citation: MN Rules 4732.0545
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
A. Excluding dental facilities, facilities performing radiographic or fluoroscopic procedures must maintain a utilization log containing:
(1)
patient identification;
(2) the
type of procedures;
(3) the dates
the procedures were performed;
(4)
the name of the individual performing the x-ray procedure;
(5) the number of exposures and retakes
involved;
(6) the name of the human
holder when the patient or film must be provided with human auxiliary
support;
(7) utilization logs for
fluoroscopic equipment without a dose-area-product monitor must include the
patient's exposure received per fluoroscopic procedure in excess of five
minutes; and
(8) utilization logs
for fluoroscopic equipment with a dose-area-product monitor must include the
patient's exposure received per fluoroscopic procedure in excess of five
minutes.
B. Facilities performing industrial radiography must maintain a utilization log containing:
(1) a serial number or other unique
identification of the equipment;
(2) the identity of the operator assigned to
the equipment;
(3) the locations
and dates where the equipment was used;
(4) the technique factors specifying the
voltage, current, exposure time for each radiographic exposure, and number of
exposures; and
(5) for permanent
radiographic installations, the dates each radiation machine is
energized.
C. Facilities using radiation-producing equipment for gauging must maintain a utilization log containing:
(1) a serial number or other
unique identification of the equipment;
(2) the identity of the operator assigned to
the equipment; and
(3) the
beginning and ending time of use.
D. Industrial cabinet, baggage units, and ion implanters are exempt from the requirements of this part.
E. The registrant must maintain these records according to part 4732.0330.
Statutory Authority: MS s 144.12
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