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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 310. Oklahoma State Department of Health |
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Chapter 281. Diagnostic X-Ray Systems |
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Subchapter 11. Use of X-Rays in the Healing Arts and Veterinary Medicine |
SECTION 310:281-11-21. Additional information required for healing arts screening
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- Persons requesting that the Department approve a healing arts screening program shall submit the following information and evaluation:(a) Administrative controls.(1) The name and address of the applicant and, where applicable, the names and addresses of agents within Oklahoma.(2) The diseases or conditions for which the x-ray examinations are to be used in diagnosis.(3) A detailed description of the x-ray examinations proposed in the screening program.(4) A description of the population to be examined in the screening program(i.e., age, sex, physical condition.)(5) An evaluation of any known alternate methods not involving radiation which could achieve the goals of the screening program and why these methods are not being utilized.(6) All screening exams must have an order from an Oklahoma licensed medical practitioner. The exam order must be within the scope of the practitioner's license. The only exceptions to this are screening mammography and bone density exams.(b) Operating procedures.(1) An evaluation by a medical physicist of the diagnostic x-ray systems to be used in the screening program. The evaluation by the medical physicist shall show compliance with these rules.(2) A description of the diagnostic film quality control program.(3) A copy of the technique chart to be used for the x-ray examination procedures.(c) Training.(1) The qualifications of each individual who will be operating the diagnostic x-ray systems.(2) The qualifications of the individual who will be supervising the operators of the diagnostic x-ray systems. The extent of supervision and the method of work performance evaluation shall be specified.(3) The name and address of the practitioner who will interpret the radiographs.(d) Records.(1) A description of the procedures to be used in advising the individuals screened, and their private practitioners of the healing art, of the results of the screening procedure and any further medical needs indicated.(2) A description of the procedures for the retention or disposition of the radiographs and other records pertaining to the x-ray examinations.