New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-P - Former Division of Public Health Services
Chapter He-P 4000 - NEW HAMPSHIRE RULES FOR THE CONTROL OF RADIATION
Part He-P 4046 - USE OF RADIATION MACHINES: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DIAGNOSTIC AND VETERINARY X-RAY SYSTEMS
Section He-P 4046.09 - Hand-held Dental Intraoral Machines
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-P 4046.09
Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
The following requirements shall apply to the use of hand-held dental intraoral machines:
(a) For all uses:
(1) The registrant shall follow all
applicable requirements set forth in the New Hampshire Rules for the Control of
Radiation (NHRCR), as well as all manufacturers's requirements;
(2) The machine shall be used only for dental
diagnostic imaging;
(3) The
protective shielding shall not be removed or modified;
(4) The registrant shall provide a copy of
their operating, safety and security procedures to operators to prevent
unauthorized or improper use;
(5)
The registrant shall prepare a quality assurance plan, with an emphasis on
ensuring limited retaking of radiographs;
(6) Operators of hand-held dental intraoral
machines shall be specifically trained to operate such equipment, and the
registrant shall provide proof of training for all operators;
(7) When operating a hand-held dental
intraoral machine, operators shall wear a lead apron as well as an extremity
dosimeter on the hand closest to the protective shielding;
(8) A hand-held dental intraoral machine
shall be held without any motion during a patient examination. A tube stand or
Rinn kit may be utilized to immobilize a hand-held dental intraoral
radiographic unit during patient examination;
(9) Operators of hand-held dental intraoral
machines shall provide a secondary protective barrier for patients;
and
(10) The operator shall ensure
that there are no bystanders within a radius of at least 6 feet (2 meters),
from the patient being examined with a hand-held intraoral machine.
(b) Additional requirements for operatories in permanent facilities:
(1)
Hand-held dental intraoral machines shall be used for patient examinations only
in dental operatories that meet the structural shielding requirements specified
by DHHS/RHS or by a qualified expert;
(2) Hand-held dental intraoral machines shall
not be used for patient examinations in hallways and waiting rooms;
and
(3) For battery-powered units,
visual means shall be provided on the control panel to indicate whether the
battery is in a state of charge adequate for proper operation.
#6827, eff 8-6-98; ss by #8692, INTERIM, eff 7-27-06, EXPIRES: 2-2-07; ss by #8808, eff 1-24-07
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