216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-20-4.11

Current through October 15, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-20-4.11 - Information to Be Submitted by Persons Proposing to Conduct Healing Arts Screening

A. Persons requesting that the Agency approve a healing arts screening program shall submit the following information for evaluation and approval:

1. Name and address of the applicant and, where applicable, the names and addresses of agents within Rhode Island.

2. Diseases or conditions for which the X-ray examinations are to be used in diagnoses.

3. A description of the X-ray examinations proposed in the screening program (i.e., type and number of views).

4. Description of the population to be examined in the screening program, (i.e., age range, gender, physical condition, and other appropriate information).

5. An evaluation of any known alternate methods not involving ionizing radiation that could achieve the goals of the screening program and why these methods are not used in preference to the X-ray examinations.

6. An evaluation by a Qualified Medical Physicist of the X-ray system(s) to be used in the screening program. The evaluation shall include the following:

a. Documentation that such system(s) satisfy all requirements of this Subchapter; and

b. Measurement of appropriate patient exposures from the X-ray examinations to be performed.

7. A description of the X-ray quality control program.

8. A copy of the protocol information for the X-ray examination procedures to be used.

9. The name and Rhode Island license number of each radiologic technologist who will be operating the X-ray system(s).

10. The name and Rhode Island license number of each health care provider who will be supervising the operators of the X-ray system(s). The extent of supervision and the method of work performance evaluation shall be specified.

11. The name and address of the Rhode Island-licensed practitioner of the healing arts who will interpret the images.

12. Procedures to be used in advising the individuals screened and their health care provider(s) of the results of the screening procedure and any further medical needs indicated.

13. Procedures for the retention or disposition of the images and other records pertaining to the X-ray examinations.

14. Frequency of screening of individuals.

15. The duration of the screening program.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-20-4.11

Adopted effective 1/1/2019
Amended effective 5/25/2022
Amended effective 11/28/2023