S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-64.IV.RHB 4.10

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-64.IV.RHB 4.10 - Bone Densitometry Systems

In addition to the applicable provisions of this regulation, the requirements of this Part apply to all stationary, transportable, mobile, and portable x-ray bone densitometry systems.

4.10.1 Registration. All provisions of RHB 2.3 and 2.4 apply.

4.10.2 Shielding.

4.10.2.1 Stationary units. The registrant shall submit a shielding plan, as required by RHB 4.4, to the Department for review and acceptance.

4.10.2.2 Peripheral units are exempt from RHB 4.10.2.1.

4.10.3 Location. The bone densitometry system shall be placed in a controlled area. The operator, ancillary personnel, and members of the general public shall be positioned at least one meter (1 m) from the patient and bone densitometry system during examination.

4.10.4 Administrative Requirements.

4.10.4.1 Personnel Monitoring. All provisions of RHB 3.12 and 3.22 apply.

4.10.4.2 Posting Requirements. All provisions of RHB 3.16.1, 4.2.7, 11.2.1, and 11.2.3 apply.

4.10.4.3 Operators. All provisions of RHB 4.2.2 apply.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-64.IV.RHB 4.10

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/24/2016; State Register Volume 47, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/26/2023.