Annual evaluation of the radiology equipment is conducted in accordance with recommendations set forth by the ACR, NCRP, HCFA, AAPM and State Regulations.  Annual surveys of all diagnostic X-Ray equipment including performance evaluation, safety evaluation and output measurements as follows:

1.    Light beam to X-ray beam alignment

2.    Accuracy of beam size indicators

3.    Overall performance of radiographic and fluoroscopic collimators

4.    Output versus kVp, mAs, and distance

5.    Appropriateness of total filtration

6.    Fluoroscopic patient dose rates at skin entrance (Actual patients to be simulated with appropriate phantoms)

7.    Proper functioning of interlocks, timers and exposure switches

8.    Itemized checklist of other equipment standards of various agencies

9.    Evaluate the Radiation Safety Procedures in use, and the written Procedure Manual, so that they meet the expectations of regulatory agencies and the J.C.A.H.O.

10. Furnish the forms, regulations and notices required by State and Federal agencies and advise on postings, registrations and licensure requirements

11. Conduct quarterly reviews and annual Certified Radiation Expert Audits in accordance with OAC Rule 3701:1-66-04

12. Analyze film badge reports so that the personnel monitoring program meets applicable standards and to assist in minimizing exposures when necessary

13. Provide a typed report of all survey findings for use as a permanent record, in a format acceptable to regulatory agencies and the J.C.A.H.O.

14. Be available during normal business hours to discuss radiation safety by telephone

15. Give a radiological health or physics related lecture, or participate in a Radiation Safety Meeting during each annual survey, if requested to do so in advance.

16. Provide training programs to hospital personnel for proper handling of radiation accident victims if scheduled to coincide with routine visits

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