La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § XV-611

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XV-611 - Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) (Bone Densitometry)

A. DXA systems shall be:

1. registered in accordance with Chapter 2 of these regulations; and

2. at a minimum, maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

B. Operator Requirements. Operators shall complete training specific to patient positioning and the operation of the DXA system.

C. During the operation of any DXA system:

1. in the absence of a survey performed by or under the supervision of a qualified expert determining the minimum distance the operator may be from the patient and radiation source, the operator, ancillary personnel, and members of the general public shall be positioned at least two meters from the patient and DXA system during the examination.

D. Quality Assurance. In addition to the applicable requirements in LAC 33:XV.603.F.1, a facility performing DXA shall conform to the DXA system manufacturer recommendations and recommendations of recognized professional societies, such as the International Society for Clinical Densitometry or the American College of Radiology.

E. Records. The registrant shall keep the following records for a minimum of three years:

1. the maintenance and QC tests as prescribed by LAC 33:XV.611.A.2 and 611.D; and

2. operator training records as prescribed by LAC 33:XV.611.B.

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § XV-611

Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Secretary, Legal Affairs and Criminal Investigations Division, LR 482947 (12/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2001 et seq. and 2104.