The Authority responsibilities must include the following as well as other applicable sections of these rules:
- (1) Do annual audits of hospital programs to monitor accredited radiology inspector results and to monitor changes in the performance of registered X-ray machines during the registration period.
- (2) Evaluate registrant test results provided by the accredited radiology inspectors.
- (3) Grant or deny X-ray machine registrations, accreditation of hospital radiology inspectors and issue documents of registration and accreditation.
- (4) Deny, condition, suspend, or revoke an X-ray machine registration or radiology inspector accreditation.
- (5) Grant a provisional registration permitting temporary operation pending compliance with Authority standards.
- (6) Investigate any alleged prohibited act and resolve complaints against accredited radiology inspectors and their employers.
- (7) Impose civil penalties.
- (8) Develop programs to evaluate hazards associated with the use of X-ray machines.
- (9) Develop testing, training and continued education standards for accreditation of radiology inspectors.
- (10) Promulgate standards and make regulations relating to the registration of X-ray machines, accreditation of radiology inspectors, X-ray machine operation, physical surroundings and equipment related to the operation of the X-ray machines, operator training, and approved X-ray machine operating practices.
- (11) Test applicants for radiology inspector accreditation.
- (12) Collect and disseminate information relating to X-ray machine users.
- (13) Provide technical assistance and safety information to X-ray machine users.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 453.605 - 453.807
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 453.605 - 453.807
History
PH 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-06
HD 3-1996, f. & cert. ef. 8-9-96