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Michigan X-ray Rules for Suppliers and Installers

Learn about the current rules affecting suppliers and installers in Michigan and identify potential rule updates of interest. Topics include the Public Health Code, Ionizing Radiation Rules, and suggested state regulations.

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Michigan X-ray Rules for Suppliers and Installers

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  1. Michigan X-ray Rules for Suppliers and Installers Michigan Radiation Safety Section Tod Van Wieren, Health Physicist Talk about some current rules affecting suppliers and installers Identify possible rule updates of interest to suppliers and installers MDCIS - Radiation Safety Section

  2. Topics of Discussion • Public Health Code • Ionizing Radiation Rules • Suggested State Regulations MDCIS - Radiation Safety Section

  3. Public Health Code • Act 368 of 1978 – Part 135 • The law giving RSS authority • Establishes registration, fees, and provisions for administrative rules • Draft updates planned • X-ray operator training • Allow future non-ionizing device rules (laser, tanning, etc.) MDCIS - Radiation Safety Section

  4. Ionizing Radiation Rules • Part 4 – Registration • Register, pay fee, apply tags, post certificate • Vendor Obligation: “Rule 195. (3) A person shall not make, sell, lease, transfer, lend, assemble, or install radiation machines….unless the equipment….meets the requirements of these rules.” MDCIS - Radiation Safety Section

  5. Ionizing Radiation Rules • Part 5 – Standards for Protection • Dose Limits – 1250 mR/quarter • Postings – Certificate, Notice to Employees, Rules or reference • Monitoring – All occupationally exposed personnel, Dual badges when lead aprons are routinely worn. MDCIS - Radiation Safety Section

  6. Ionizing Radiation Rules • X-ray room Shielding: • The degree of protection required for an enclosure…shall be subject to design approval by the department. • Mobile equipment used routinely in one location is considered fixed and rooms must be shielded. • More this afternoon MDCIS - Radiation Safety Section

  7. Ionizing Radiation Rules • Manufacturer’s guidance or other state regulations do not always comply with Michigan rules. • If there are ANY questions about rule requirements – please contact us. MDCIS - Radiation Safety Section

  8. Suggested State Regs • X-ray room design • Plan reviews required for all new installations or modifications prior to construction • Facility must have a scale drawing of the room and shielding installed available for inspection • Operator’s booth design criteria MDCIS - Radiation Safety Section

  9. Suggested State Regs • X-ray services registration • X-ray installation and machine services shall be registered • Machine performance • X-ray machine output accuracy, reproducibility, and linearity limits MDCIS - Radiation Safety Section

  10. Suggested State Regs • Film processing • Darkroom fog testing • Method to prevent accidental entry • Film storage • Regular screen inspection and cleaning • No outdated film unless it passes sensitometry testing MDCIS - Radiation Safety Section

  11. Suggested State Regs • Quality assurance testing • States starting to add QA for non-mammo facilities • Testing may be similar to mammography, but no details yet • Suggested State Regs do not address this yet MDCIS - Radiation Safety Section

  12. Questions? MDCIS - Radiation Safety Section

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