- (1) A fixed CT scanner room shall be a permanent part of the building or equipment. Portable shields shall not be used for permanent installations.
- (2) The CT scanner shall be situated in a protected area and is subject to design approval by a qualified expert. National Council on Radiation Protection and measurements (NCRP) Report #147 shall be used as guidance for determining adequate shielding.
- (3) The control panel for a fixed CT scanner shall be in a protected area.
- (4) Movable barriers with electrical interlocks shall not be approved in lieu of compliance with section (3) of this rule.
- (5) The operator of a fixed CT scanner shall be able to see and communicate with the patient from the protective area at the control panel. When an observation window is provided, it shall have a lead equivalence at least equal to that required of the control barrier in which it is installed.
- (6) Mobile or portable CT scanners used routinely in one location shall be considered a fixed installation and shall comply with the requirements of sections (1) through (5) of this rule.
- (7) CT scanners mounted in a vehicle or trailer must meet requirements of sections (1) through (5) of this rule.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 453.605 - 453.807
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 453.775
History
PH 24-2014, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-14
HD 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-91