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WA
STATE STATUTES and RULES
The
following are Washington state laws related to x-ray
safety. There is virtually always a
nearly identical federal law.
See
Washington state x-ray safety laws.
Gonad
Shielding WAC
246-225-020(2)(f)
Gonad shielding must
be used if:
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the patient has
childbearing potential |
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the gonads are in the
primary beam |
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Unless:
shielding would interfere with the diagnostic
yield of the film. |
Collimation WAC
246-225-060
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you must either have PBL (automatic collimation),
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a border of collimation must show on at least 3 sides of
each film |
Grids:
correct focal distance WAC
246-225-020(2)(k)
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grids must have a sticker that clearly indicates the
focal distance for which the grid is to be used
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grids must only be used at their proper focal range |
Posting an
exposure
technique chart is required WAC
246-225-020(2)(c)
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the chart shall specify patient size, exposure values,
SID, and shielding |
Logging
WAC 246-225-020(2)(m)
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logging of x-ray exposures is required |
The following are
Washington state Chiropractic Quality Assurance administrative rules:
See
CQAC rules
Chiropractic x-ray
technicians must be licensed by CQAC before taking x-rays
WAC 246-808-215
(As
a separate policy
decision, CQAC ruled that the doctor does not have to be personally
present in
the office when the x-rays are produced, as long as the doctor was the
one who
ordered the x-rays.)
Chiropractic
assistants cannot perform orthopedic and neurologic tests
WAC 246-808-535
X-ray standards
WAC 246-808-535
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ID cards require the name and address of the facility,
name of the doctor, name of the patient, date, patient age
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x-rays must be of adequate density, contrast, and
definition |
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no artifacts should be on films |
Records retention
and transfer WAC 246-808-650
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records (including x-rays) must be kept at least five
years |
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x-rays must be transferred on loan to another
doctor at the patient’s request |
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