S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-64.IV.RHB 4.13

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

Section 61-64.IV.RHB 4.13 - Medical Specimen Systems

In addition to the applicable provisions of this regulation, the requirements of this Part apply to all stationary, transportable, mobile, and portable medical specimen systems.

4.13.1 Administrative Requirements. All provisions of RHB 4.2.2.7 apply.

4.13.2 Radiation Protection. Upon installation, the medical specimen unit shall not be operated until a physical radiation survey of the unit and areas adjacent to the unit has been performed. A radiation survey of the unit and areas adjacent to the unit shall also be performed at least annually, and after any repair, modification, or maintenance on the system. Documentation of the surveys shall be maintained for inspection by the Department.

4.13.3 Tests of all safety devices such as interlocks shall be conducted annually for medical specimen units. Documentation of such tests shall be maintained for inspection by the Department.

4.13.4 Radiation emitted from the medical specimen unit shall not exceed 0.5 milliRoentgens per hour at any point five centimeters from the external surface.

4.13.5 When not in operation, the medical specimen unit shall be secured.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-64.IV.RHB 4.13

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.