NAC457.340. Physician who supervises operation of machine: Preparation, review and updating of manual of procedures; compliance with standards; notification of violation of chapter.

The physician who supervises the operation of a machine at a facility for mammography shall:

     1. Prepare a manual of procedures for the operation of the machine.

     2. Review and update the manual as required, or at least every 12 months. A record of the review and update must be:

     (a) Prepared and kept at the facility.

     (b) Signed and dated by the physician.

     3. Comply with the standards for protection against radiation set forth in NAC 459.320 to 459.664, inclusive, and the requirements of NAC 459.780 to 459.794, inclusive.

     4. Notify the Health Division of any violation of this chapter or chapter 459 of NAC within 30 days after the date on which the physician discovers the violation.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 1-24-92; A 5-18-92; 7-7-94; R033-06, 6-28-2006; R184-08, 5-7-2010)