Section 565.14. Policies

(a) Policies shall address the quality aspects of radiology services including, but not limited to:

(1) Performing radiology services only upon the written order of a practitioner, which shall be accompanied by a concise statement of the reason for the examination.

(2) Limiting the use of radioactive sources to qualified persons in the organization who have been granted privileges for the use on the basis of their training, experience and current competence.

(3) Storing and retaining of films.

(b) Policies shall address the safety aspects of radiology services including, but not limited to:

(1) Regulation of the use, removal, handling and storage of radioactive material.

(2) Precautions against electrical, mechanical and radiation hazards.

(3) Proper shielding where radiation sources are used.

(4) Wearing of acceptable monitoring devices by personnel who might be exposed to radiation in an area with a radiation hazard.

(5) Maintenance of radiation exposure records on personnel.

(6) Instructions to personnel in safety precautions and in dealing with emergency radiation hazards.

(7) Periodic evaluation by qualified personnel of radiation sources and of safety measures followed, including calibration of equipment in compliance with Federal and Commonwealth statutes and regulations and local ordinances.