Records

The Principal Investigator must maintain the following records and information:

  1. An X-ray log containing the patient's name, type of examination, and the date of the examination.
  2. Maximum ratings and technique factors of the equipment.
  3. Model and serial number of all components.
  4. Tube rating charts and cooling curves.
  5. Assembler report for certifiable units.
  6. Records of calibrations, maintenance, and modifications.
  7. Aluminum equivalent filtration of the useful beam, including any routine variations.
  8. Approved Protocols, amendments, surveys and inspections.

Surveys and Inspections (Diagnostic X-rays Only)

  1. A Qualified Expert must perform radiation safety and equipment performance surveys at least annually on human-use units and at least every 3 years on veterinary-use units.

  2. A survey for leakage radiation must be performed following any maintenance, modification or relocation of the system.

X-ray equipment and area surveys will be performed after installation of new equipment or the relocation of a unit.

    1. The survey must include a scale drawing of the areas adjacent to the X-ray room and an estimate of their occupancy.
    2. The drawing must include the type and thickness of the walls or their lead equivalency.

     

  1. Reports of all surveys and inspections will be available for review by the Radiation Safety Division and NC DRP.
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