LAC 48:I.9363. Safety

A. The radiologic services, particularly ionizing radiology, shall adopt written policies and procedures to provide for the safety and health of patients and hospital personnel. The policies and procedures shall be available to all staff in the radiology department. At a minimum, the policies and procedures shall cover the following: 1. shielding for patients, personnel and facilities; 2. storage, use and disposal of radioactive materials; 3. periodic inspection of equipment and handling of identified hazards; 4. periodic checks by exposure meters or test badges on radiation workers; 5. radiologic services provided on the orders of practitioners with clinical privileges or other practitioners authorized by the medical staff and the governing body to order the service; and 6. managing medical emergencies in the radiologic department.