South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-64 - X-Rays (Title B)
Part IV - USE OF X-RAYS IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Section 61-64.IV.RHB 4.10 - Bone Densitometry Systems
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-64.IV.RHB 4.10
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
In addition to the applicable provisions of this regulation, the requirements of this Part apply to all stationary, transportable, mobile, and portable x-ray bone densitometry systems.
4.10.1 Registration. All provisions of RHB 2.3 and 2.4 apply.
4.10.2 Shielding.
4.10.2.1 Stationary units. The registrant
shall submit a shielding plan, as required by
RHB 4.4, to the Department for
review and acceptance.
4.10.2.2
Peripheral units are exempt from
RHB 4.10.2.1.
4.10.3 Location. The bone densitometry system shall be placed in a controlled area. The operator, ancillary personnel, and members of the general public shall be positioned at least one meter (1 m) from the patient and bone densitometry system during examination.
4.10.4 Administrative Requirements.
4.10.4.1 Personnel Monitoring.
All provisions of
RHB 3.12 and 3.22
apply.
4.10.4.2 Posting
Requirements. All provisions of
RHB 3.16.1, 4.2.7, 11.2.1,
and 11.2.3 apply.
4.10.4.3
Operators. All provisions of
RHB 4.2.2 apply.
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