Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
RADIATION
Chapter 246-225A - Radiation safety and diagnostic image quality standards for dental facilities
Section 246-225A-025 - X-ray system radiation safety procedure
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-225A-025
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) The department may require the registrant to adopt a written X-ray system radiation safety procedure if there is reason to believe the registrant needs increased attention because of:
(a) Inadequate operator training;
(b) Extremely high workload;
(c) Increased risk of exposure due to staff
supporting patients during radiography;
(d) Increased risk of exposure to scattered
radiation;
(e) Unnecessarily high
patient exposure values; or
(f)
Other similar conditions.
(2) The X-ray system radiation safety procedures must:
(a) Address patient and
occupationally exposed personnel safety; and
(b) Define any restrictions of the operating
technique required for safe operation of the X-ray system.
Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.050 and 70.98.080. 11-19-013, § 246-225A-025, filed 9/7/11, effective 10/8/11; 08-14-074, § 246-225A-025, filed 6/26/08, effective 7/27/08.
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