Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 180 - CONTROL OF RADIATION
Chapter 6 - DIAGNOSTIC X RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS
Section 180-6-006 - REQUIREMENTS FOR RADIOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS OTHER THAN FLUOROSCOPIC, BONE DENSITOMETRY, VETERINARIAN, OR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) X-RAY SYSTEMS

Universal Citation: 180 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 6 § 006

Current through September 17, 2024

In addition to the requirements of 180 NAC 6-006, radiographic systems other than fluoroscopic, bone densitometry, veterinarian, or computed tomography (CT), must meet the specifications of 21 CFR § 1020.31.

006.01 INITIATION AND INDICATION OF RADIATION EXPOSURE. The following apply to the initiation and indication of radiation exposure.

006.01(A) EXPOSURE INITIATION. Means must be provided to initiate the radiation exposure by a deliberate action on the part of the operator. In addition, it must not be possible to initiate an exposure when the timer is set to a "zero" or "off" position if either position is provided.

006.01(B) EXPOSURE INDICATION. Means must be provided for visual indication, observable at or from the operator's protected position, whenever x-rays are produced. In addition, a signal audible to the operator must indicate that the exposure has terminated.

006.01(C) OPERATOR PROTECTION. Initiation of the production of x-rays must occur in an area that protects the operator from radiation exposure.

006.01(C)(i) STATIONARY X-RAY SYSTEMS. Stationary x-ray systems must have the x-ray control, including the exposure switch, permanently mounted in a protected area so that the operator must remain in that protected area during the entire exposure.

006.01(C)(ii) DENTAL X-RAY SYSTEMS. The x-ray control for dental x-ray systems must be positioned so the operator must stand at least six feet from the useful beam or behind a protective barrier, except when using units designed to be hand-held.

006.01(D) EXPOSURE CONTROL LOCATION. The x-ray exposure control must be placed so the operator can maintain verbal, aural, and visual contact with the patient while making any exposure.

006.02 TUBE STANDS FOR PORTABLE X-RAY SYSTEMS. A tube stand or other mechanical support must be used for portable x-ray systems so the x-ray tube housing assembly is not hand-held during exposures.

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