NAC459.552. Administrative controls: Direction of operation by registrants.

     1. The registrant is responsible for the operation of the X-ray machines which he or she has registered with the Division. The registrant shall ensure that the provisions of NAC 459.400 to 459.624, inclusive, are met in the operation of the X-ray machine or machines.

     2. An X-ray system which does not meet the provisions of NAC 459.400 to 459.624, inclusive, must not be operated for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes if the Division prohibits such operation.

     3. Persons who will be operating the X-ray system must be adequately instructed in the safe operating procedures and be competent in the safe use of the equipment.

     4. In the vicinity of each control panel for an X-ray system a chart must be provided, which specifies for all examinations which are performed by that system a listing of information, including but not limited to the following, for each projection within that examination:

     (a) Patient’s anatomical size versus technique factors to be utilized;

     (b) Type of and size of the film or film-screen combination to be used;

     (c) Type of grid to be used, if any, and focal distance;

     (d) Source to image receptor distance to be used; and

     (e) Type and location of placement of gonadal shielding to be used.

     5. Written safety procedures and rules must be provided to each person operating X-ray equipment, including any restrictions of the operating technique required for the safe operation of the particular X-ray system. The operator must be able to demonstrate familiarity with these rules.

     [Bd. of Health, Radiation Control Reg. §§ 6.3-6.3.1.1.4, eff. 2-28-80]—(NAC A 4-27-84)