Section 246-225A-025. X-ray system radiation safety procedure.

(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. WSR 11-19-013, § 246-225A-025, filed 9/7/11, effective 10/8/11; WSR 08-14-074, § 246-225A-025, filed 6/26/08, effective 7/27/08.]

RCW 70.98.050 and 70.98.080. WSR 11-19-013, § 246-225A-025, filed 9/7/11, effective 10/8/11; WSR 08-14-074, § 246-225A-025, filed 6/26/08, effective 7/27/08.