Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79713 - Radiology Service General Requirements

(a) Written policies and procedures shall be developed and maintained by the person responsible for the service in consultation with other appropriate health professionals and administration. Policies and procedures shall be approved by the governing body, the administration and the medical director. Policies and procedures shall be reviewed annually.

(b) The responsibility and the accountability of the radiological service to the medical staff and administration shall be defined.

(c) The use, storage and shielding of all radiation machines and radioactive materials shall comply with the California Radiation Control Regulations, Section 30100 et seq., Subchapter 4, Chapter 5, Title 17, California Code of Regulations.

(d) All persons operating or supervising the operation of X-ray machines shall comply with the requirements of the Radiologic Technology Regulations, Section 30400 et seq., Subchapter 4.5, Chapter 5, Title 17, California Code of Regulations.

(e) Diagnostic radiological services shall only be performed on the order of a person lawfully authorized to give such an order.

(f) The original reports of radiological service examinations shall be filed in the inmate-patient's medical record and a copy maintained in the radiology unit.

(g) X-ray films, or reproductions thereof, shall be retained for seven years.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79713

1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).