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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 20 - PARTICLE ACCELERATORS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH USE › Section 7:28-20.8 - Particle accelerator controls and interlock systems

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A registrant shall not operate or cause a particle accelerator to be operated unless each personnel entrance into a particle accelerator's high radiation area or exclusion area has been provided with the safety features listed below:
1. Clearly identified and easily discernible instrumentation, readouts and controls pertinent to the production of radiation;
2. A clearly identifiable switch on the accelerator control console which requires a positive, intentional action on the part of the operator for routine use in turning the particle accelerator beam on and off;
3. A personnel safety interlock system designed with a personnel safety interlock circuit. The personnel safety interlock system shall include a visual search procedure to clear personnel from the controlled area and high radiation areas prior to the production of radiation;
4. Personnel safety interlocks on all entrances into a controlled area and other high radiation areas that automatically terminate the production of radiation upon entry;
5. Circuitry such that when a safety interlock has been tripped, it shall only be possible to resume operation of the particle accelerator by manually resetting the controls, first at the position where the interlock has been tripped, and thereafter at the main control console;
6. Circuitry such that each personnel safety interlock shall allow its individual operation independent of all other interlocks;
7. Safety interlocks designed with fail-safe characteristics so that any defect or component failure in the interlock system prevents the production of radiation; and
8. A clearly identifiable emergency radiation cut-off switch shall be located in all high radiation areas and at the control console. Each cut-off switch shall include a manual reset switch so that the particle accelerator cannot be restarted from the accelerator control console without resetting the cut-off switch.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 20 - PARTICLE ACCELERATORS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH USE › Section 7:28-20.9 - Warning devices

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(a) A particle accelerator shall not be operated unless the registrant has equipped all locations designated as high radiation areas and all entrances to such locations with clearly observable warning lights that operate when, and only when, radiation is being produced, and which shall be labeled to indicate that, when lit, radiation is being produced. The warning lights shall be included in the electrical circuitry of the particle accelerator such that when a warning light is not lit radiation cannot be produced in any area where personnel may be present.
(b) A particle accelerator shall not be operated unless the registrant has provided in each high radiation area audible and visual warning devices which shall be interlocked and activated for at least 30 seconds prior to production of radiation by the particle accelerator. Such warning devices shall be clearly discernible and labeled as to their function. The audible warning device alarm may be terminated once the high radiation area has been secured. Particle accelerator facilities designed and approved for human exposure are excluded from this requirement.
(c) A particle accelerator shall not be operated unless the registrant has identified barriers, temporary or otherwise, and pathways leading to high radiation areas in accordance with the labeling, posting and control requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:28-10.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 20 - PARTICLE ACCELERATORS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH USE › Section 7:28-20.10 - Operating procedures

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(a) A registrant shall not operate or permit the operation of a particle accelerator unless all of the following requirements have been met:
1. The particle accelerator is equipped with a means (such as, but not limited to, a locked console or a locked room) to prevent its unauthorized use;
2. The safety interlock system is not used to turn off the particle accelerator beam except in an emergency or for testing the operation of the interlock;
3. The operation of all safety and warning devices, including interlocks, is tested by the qualified machine operator and the test results recorded at intervals not to exceed 30 days and such testing is verified in writing by the PASO at intervals not to exceed 90 days; each safety and warning device shall be listed separately in a log in which the test results are recorded, and the log shall be maintained for five years at the particle accelerator facility and shall be produced for review by the Department during an inspection;
4. Electrical circuit diagrams accurately reflecting the current status of the particle accelerator and the associated interlock systems are available to the operator and for inspection by the Department. The electrical circuit diagrams shall be reviewed and/or revised at intervals not to exceed one year by the qualified machine operator and the PASO shall verify in writing at intervals not to exceed one year that the review and/or revision was performed; the registrant shall maintain a record of such review for five years at the particle accelerator facility, and the record shall be produced for review by the Department during an inspection;
5. A copy of the current operating and emergency procedures is prepared under the direction of the PASO and maintained at the particle accelerator control panel. These operating and emergency procedures shall be reviewed and/or revised under the direction of the PASO at intervals not to exceed one year. The registrant shall maintain a record of such review with the current operating and emergency procedures at the accelerator facility for the life of the particle accelerator. This record shall be produced for review by the Department during an inspection; and
6. The written operating and emergency procedures address the methods used to prevent radiation exposure at the particle accelerator facility. The procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following topics:
i. The location and operation of the interlock systems;
ii. The safety procedures that apply to each particle accelerator;
iii. The types and use of personnel monitoring equipment;
iv. The procedures and personnel requirements for changing the target;
v. The handling and disposal procedures for disposing of a target;
vi. The procedures for surveys and wipe tests; and
vii. The emergency procedures regarding personnel and machine operations applicable to each particle accelerator.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 20 - PARTICLE ACCELERATORS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH USE › Section 7:28-20.12 - Ventilation systems

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The registrant of a particle accelerator shall ensure that the maximum permissible average concentration of radioactive materials in air and water and the concentration of radioactive materials in effluents from the controlled areas shall meet the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:28-6.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 20 - PARTICLE ACCELERATORS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH USE › Section 7:28-20.13 - Electron microscopes

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(a) Electron microscopes shall be exempt from the requirements of 7:28-20.4 through 7:28-20.12 except for the following requirements:
1. The registrant shall not use or cause an electron microscope to be used unless a radiation protection survey has been performed by an individual under the supervision of the PASO as defined in 7:28-20.4 to ensure compliance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-5 and 7 before the electron microscope is put into operation; the registrant shall submit a copy of the survey report to the Department within 30 days of the date of the survey and shall maintain the original survey report at the electron microscope facility; the survey report shall be produced for review by the Department during an inspection;
2. The electron microscope shall be be resurveyed after every repair, modification, or relocation that would affect radiation exposure; the registrant shall submit a copy of the survey report to the Department within 30 days of the date of the resurvey and shall maintain the resurvey report at the electron microscope facility; the resurvey shall be produced for review by the Department during an inspection;
3. The registrant shall ensure that the electron microscope operating parameter indicators and controls pertinent to the production of radiation are clearly identified and easily discernible; the electron microscope shall be provided with a clearly visible label bearing the conventional radiation symbol and the words CAUTION: THIS EQUIPMENT PRODUCES X-RAYS WHEN ENERGIZED or other words having equivalent meaning affixed on the column;
4. The registrant shall provide each electron microscope operator with appropriate personnel monitoring equipment as required by N.J.A.C. 7:28-7 and require that the device be worn by each individual during operation of the electron microscope.
i. The registrant shall ensure that the personnel monitoring reports received from the personnel monitoring device processor contain the information required in N.J.A.C. 7:28-8; and
ii. The personnel monitoring reports received from the personnel monitoring device processor shall be maintained for inspection by the employee and the Department pursuant to the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:28-8.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 21 - ANALYTICAL X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-21.1 - Scope

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(a) This subchapter applies to installations using analytical x-ray equipment and establishes requirements for their use.
(b) The provisions of this subchapter are in addition to, and not in substitution for, the other applicable provisions of this chapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 21 - ANALYTICAL X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-21.2 - Definitions

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The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Analytical x-ray equipment" means any device or combination of devices used to determine the microscopic structure or composition of material utilizing x-rays, including but not limited to x-ray diffraction, x-ray spectroscopy, x-ray fluorescence, or fluorescence x-ray spectroscopy equipment.
"Enclosed beam x-ray system" means analytical x-ray equipment in which all possible x-ray paths are fully enclosed according to the requirements of 7:28-21.5, so that any part of the body cannot enter the enclosure.
"Fail-safe characteristics" means that all failures of warning and safety systems that can reasonably be anticipated will cause the equipment to fail in a mode such that personnel are safe from exposure to radiation.
"Open beam x-ray system" means analytical x-ray equipment other than enclosed beam x-ray system.
"Safety interlock" means a device or system of devices intended to prevent either the generation of x-rays or the emergence of the primary beam from the tube housing.
"X-ray accessory apparatus" means any portion of an analytical x-ray installation which is external to the x-ray tube housing and into which an x-ray beam is directed for making x-ray measurements or for other uses.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 21 - ANALYTICAL X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-21.3 - General equipment requirements

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(a) No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the possession or use of any analytical x-ray equipment unless it is equipped with the following:
1. A clearly visible label bearing the conventional radiation symbol and the words: "CAUTION: THIS EQUIPMENT PRODUCES X-RAYS WHEN ENERGIZED--TO BE OPERATED ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL" or other words having similar meaning which shall be attached near any switch which energizes an x-ray tube.
2. A clearly visible label bearing the conventional radiation symbol and the words: "CAUTION: HIGH INTENSITY X-RAY BEAM" or other words having similar meaning which shall be located in a conspicuous location near the x-ray tube housing.
3. A clearly visible warning light with fail-safe characteristics labeled with the words: "X-RAY ON" or other words having similar meaning which shall be located near any switch that energizes an x-ray tube and shall be illuminated only when the tube is energized. The provisions of this paragraph shall be effective February 1, 1980.
4. A clearly visible warning light or indicator with fail-safe characteristics which shall indicate when the x-ray tube is producing x-rays or the port of the radioactive source is open. The warning light or indicator shall be located in a conspicuous position near the x-ray tube, and shall be clearly visible to any person aligning or adjusting the x-ray accessory equipment. The provisions of this paragraph shall be effective February 1, 1980.
5. A clearly visible label bearing the conventional radiation symbol and the words: "CAUTION: THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL--TO BE OPERATED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL" or other words having similar meaning which shall be attached to any switch which energizes analytical x-ray equipment which contains a radioactive source.
6. A clearly visible label which shall be attached to each radiation source housing that contains a radioactive source. The label shall include the following information:
i. The conventional radiation symbol; and
ii. The type of radioactive material; and
iii. The activity in curies or millicuries; and
iv. The date of measurement of activity.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 21 - ANALYTICAL X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-21.4 - Additional equipment requirements for open beam x-ray systems

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(a) No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the possession or use of any open beam analytical x-ray equipment unless it is equipped with the following in addition to the requirements of section 3 of this subchapter:
1. A clearly visible warning light or indicator which shall be located near each individual x-ray tube shutter and shall indicate when the shutter is open.
2. A suitable barrier to clearly delineate the boundary between the radiation area and the controlled area.
3. A system barrier surrounding each radiation area with sufficient inherent shielding so that the dose equivalent received by individuals in the surrounding controlled area does not exceed five mrem in any one hour or 100 mrem in any five consecutive days.
4. A beam shutter for each port of the radiation source housing. Such beam shutter shall be interlocked with the x-ray accessory apparatus coupling, or collimator, in such a way that the port will be open only when the collimator or coupling is in place. Shutters at unused ports shall be secured to prevent casual opening.
5. A guard or interlock which prevents entry of any part of the body into the primary beam path.
6. The provisions of paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of this subsection shall apply to new open beam analytical x-ray equipment after February 1, 1980. Open beam analytical x-ray equipment in use prior to February 1, 1980 shall be exempt from the provisions of paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 unless such equipment is sold, leased, loaned or otherwise transferred from one user to another whether gratuitously or for consideration.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 21 - ANALYTICAL X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-21.5 - Additional equipment requirements for enclosed beam X-ray systems

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(a) No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the possession or use of any enclosed beam analytical x-ray equipment unless it is equipped with the following:
1. A sufficient number of safety interlocks so that the opening of any section of the enclosure during normal operation, or routine alignment, or routine maintenance will prevent either the generation of x-rays or the emergence of the primary beam from any x-ray tube housing port.
2. A chamber or coupled chambers to enclose the radiation source, sample, detector and analyzing crystal. Any such chamber shall be constructed so that it can not be entered by any part of the body during normal operation. The provisions of this paragraph shall be effective February 1, 1980.
3. A sample chamber closure which shall be interlocked with either the x-ray tube high voltage supply or with a shutter in the primary beam so that no x-ray beam can enter the sample chamber while it is open. Such interlock shall be of fail-safe design. The provisions of this paragraph shall be effective February 1, 1980.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 21 - ANALYTICAL X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-21.6 - Operating procedures

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(a) No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the possession or use of any analytical x-ray equipment unless it is operated in accordance with the following procedures:
1. All safety devices, including but not limited to, warning lights, warning indicators, and safety interlocks as required by this subchapter shall be maintained in a fully functional operating condition. These safety devices shall be tested for proper functioning as recommended by the manufacturer or once every six months and records kept of all such testing.
2. All safety devices, including but not limited to, warning lights, warning indicators, and safety interlocks originally provided at the time of the installation of the analytical x-ray equipment, but not otherwise specified by this subchapter, shall be maintained in a fully functional operating condition. An exemption may be made, subject to the approval by the Department, when the operational procedures prohibit the normal functioning of these safety devices. Records of these exemptions shall be kept.
3. In addition to and not in substitution for the applicable requirements of subchapter 7 (Radiation Surveys and Personnel Monitoring) of this chapter, all personnel operating, repairing and aligning analytical x-ray equipment shall be provided with appropriate finger or wrist personnel monitoring equipment. The reported dose equivalent shall be recorded on Form BRP-26, "Current Occupational External Radiation Exposure," or on a clear and legible form containing all the information required on BRP-26. This reported dose equivalent shall be clearly identified as resulting from exposure to analytical x-rays.
4. A radiation survey shall be made before a new installation is placed in routine operation and whenever changes are made that could adversely affect radiation protection, as required by subchapter 7 (Radiation Surveys and Personnel Monitoring). Records shall be maintained showing the results of such surveys as required by subchapter 8 (Records) of this chapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 21 - ANALYTICAL X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-21.7 - Analytical x-ray equipment with a high voltage supply that cannot operate at potentials above 16 kilovolts

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) No person shall use an analytical x-ray unit with a high voltage supply that cannot operate at potentials above 16 kilovolts or cause it to be used unless the following requirements are met:
1. The analytical x-ray unit is registered with the Department pursuant to 7:28-3.1;
2. The registrant has had a qualified individual perform a radiation safety survey of the analytical x-ray unit and has had the qualified individual prepare and submit a report of the results of the survey to the registrant. The survey shall be performed when the analytical x-ray unit is first capable of producing radiation and before the analytical x-ray unit is used for any purpose other than installation, assembly, or the conducting of radiation surveys; and
3. The registrant shall submit a copy of the radiation survey report to the Department within 30 days after the date of the survey, and shall maintain the radiation survey report at the analytical x-ray facility for review by the Department during an inspection. The registrant shall retain the radiation survey report in compliance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-8.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 22 - QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-22.1 - Purpose, scope and applicability

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(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to increase protection to the public and radiation workers from unnecessary exposure to radiation and to reduce the occurrence of misdiagnosis caused by faulty equipment and operator error.
(b) This subchapter establishes requirements for the development and implementation of quality assurance programs to ensure that registrants of diagnostic x-ray equipment who perform diagnostic x-ray procedures in the healing arts achieve consistent high quality imaging and improve diagnosis while reducing unnecessary radiation to the patients and workers. This subchapter further establishes certain responsibilities of registrants of radiation sources used in the practice of diagnostic radiology. This subchapter also establishes the qualifications and training requirements for medical physicists, medical physicist assistants and qualified individuals designing or implementing quality assurance programs in accordance with this subchapter. Certification requirements and associated fees are also established for medical physicists and medical physicist assistants.
(c) All registrants of medical diagnostic x-ray imaging equipment and computed tomography equipment, which is used for performing diagnostic radiography, fluoroscopy, x-ray bone densitometry, or computed tomography in the healing arts, are required to develop and continually implement quality assurance programs. Such equipment includes, but is not limited to, equipment used in performing diagnostic radiology procedures in hospital, medical, podiatric, chiropractic, industrial, school, and government facilities.
(d) The provisions of this subchapter are not applicable to diagnostic radiographic mammography equipment that must comply with the Federal Mammography Quality Standards Act, 42 U.S.C.A. § 263(b), or 7:28-15.4.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 22 - QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-22.2 - Definitions

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The words and terms listed below, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"CT" means computed tomography.
"Dedicated interventional special procedure suite" means a room dedicated to the performance of fluoroscopic interventional special procedures. These procedures include, but are not limited to, angioplasty, angiography, cardiac catheterization, etc.
"Immediate supervision" means in-room supervision.
"Initially" means within 60 days of the date the x-ray machine is acquired.
"QA" means quality assurance.
"QC" means quality control.
"Qualified medical physicist for the supervision of quality assurance programs for computed tomography equipment" means an individual who meets the qualifications for a "qualified medical physicist for the supervision of quality assurance programs for computed tomography equipment" in 7:28-22.12(b).
"Qualified medical physicist for the supervision of quality assurance programs for diagnostic x-ray imaging" means an individual who meets the qualifications for a "qualified medical physicist for the supervision of quality assurance programs for diagnostic x-ray imaging" in 7:28-22.12(a).
"Qualified medical physicist assistant in fluoroscopy" means an individual who meets the qualifications for a "qualified medical physicist assistant in fluoroscopy" in 7:28-22.12(d).
"Qualified medical physicist assistant in radiography" means an individual who meets the qualifications for a "qualified medical physicist assistant in radiography" in 7:28-22.12(c).
"Registrant" means a person who is required to register a source of radiation with the Department pursuant to this chapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 22 - QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-22.3 - General provisions

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(a) No person shall perform or permit the performance of a diagnostic x-ray procedure in the healing arts using radiographic, fluoroscopic, x-ray bone densitometry, or computed tomography (CT) equipment unless the registrant has developed and continues to implement a quality assurance program that satisfies the requirements of this subchapter.
(b) Subject to (c) below, the quality assurance program shall contain the following elements:
1. A quality assurance program manual as specified in 7:28-22.4;
2. Quality control tests as specified in 7:28-22.5, 22.6 or 22.7 (as appropriate for the diagnostic x-ray equipment);
3. An initial and annual (not to exceed 14 months) Medical Physicist's QC Survey as specified in 7:28-22.8, 22.9, or 22.10; and
4. A corrective action plan as required by 7:28-22.4(a)4.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 22 - QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-22.4 - Quality assurance program manual

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(a) The registrant of any diagnostic medical x-ray equipment used in the healing arts shall develop and continuously implement a quality assurance program that includes a quality assurance program manual that contains the following elements:
1. A list of clearly identified individuals and assigned responsibilities for maintaining the quality assurance program and for performing the quality control tests;
2. Quality control (QC) measures which shall include:
i. QC tests to be performed and the frequency of each test;
ii. A list of equipment to be tested;
iii. Acceptability limits for each test performed;
iv. A description of each QC test procedure;
v. Sample forms for each QC test performed;
vi. Processor and solutions maintenance; and
vii. An Annual Medical Physicist's QC Survey;
3. Policies and procedures which shall include:
i. A policy for holding patients and for presence of individuals in room during radiation exposure;
ii. A policy for pregnant patients and employees;
iii. A policy for gonadal shielding;
iv. A description of the orientation program for operators of radiographic, fluoroscopic and CT equipment including the duration and content of that program;
v. Procedures for proper use and maintenance of equipment;
vi. Policies and employee responsibilities concerning personnel radiation monitoring;
vii. A policy for releasing films;
viii. A policy for labeling films (that is, patient's statistics, facility information);
ix. A commitment to perform a Radiation Safety Survey of the Environs in accordance with 7:28-15.10 on newly installed x-ray equipment within 60 days of installation and an initial Medical Physicist's QC Survey as required by 7:28-22.8(a), 22.9(a), or 22.10(a) as appropriate for the type of x-ray equipment;
x. A policy for using technique charts; and
xi. A policy and rules on radiation safety as required by 7:28-15.9(a)8;
4. A plan for taking corrective actions which shall include:
i. Measures to be taken when the x-ray equipment is determined to need repair, service or calibration; and
ii. Measures to be taken when the processor is determined to need repair or service.
5. Recordkeeping which shall include:
i. Records for the most recent one year of the QC tests performed by the registrant;
ii. Records of the initial Medical Physicist's QC Survey plus the two most recent QC Surveys;
iii. Records of corrective actions for the most recent two years; and
iv. Personnel monitoring records;
6. Reference manuals (if any) and their location; and
7. A provision describing how the registrant and the qualified medical physicist will review the QA program annually (not to exceed 14 months).
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 22 - QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-22.5 - Quality assurance program for medical diagnostic radiographic equipment

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(a) The registrant of any medical diagnostic radiographic equipment used in the healing arts shall develop and continuously implement a quality assurance program that includes the following elements:
1. A quality assurance program manual that satisfies the requirements of 7:28-22.4;
2. Quality control tests, procedures, frequencies and standards, including, but not limited to, those identified in Table 1, Radiographic Quality Control Requirements below;
3. An initial and annual thereafter (not to exceed 14 months) Medical Physicist's QC Survey as specified in 7:28-22.8(a); and
4. A corrective action plan required by 7:28-22.4(a)4.
TABLE 1
Radiographic Quality Control Requirements
(To be performed by appropriately trained facility personnel)
Item
Required Test or
Frequency
Standard
Procedure
1.
Equipment Warm-up
Daily, each
Warm up tube; ensure equipment is
Procedure
day x-rays are
working properly
taken
2.
Processor Quality
Daily, each
Medium Density +/-0.15 Optical
Control (Sensitometry/
day x-rays are
Density (OD), Density Difference
Densitometry)
taken
+/-0.15 OD, Base + Fog + 0.03 OD
of operating levels
3.
Laser Film Printer
Weekly
As specified in 7:28-22.6
Quality Control
Table 2, Fluoroscopic Quality
Control Requirements
4.
Darkroom Cleanliness
Weekly
Free from dust and dirt
5.
Processor Maintenance
Initially and
Manufacturers' specifications
and Chemical Solutions
every 2 months
(more frequent
ly if needed)
6.
Equipment Visual
Initially and
All tests passed
Checklist
quarterly
7.
Film and Chemical
Initially and
Use film and chemicals with
Shelf Life
quarterly
earliest expiration date first
8.
Light Field/X-ray
Initially,
Not to exceed 2% of Source to
Field Alignment
quarterly and
Image Distance (SID)
after service
9.
Repeat Analysis
Semiannually
No standard, but goal should be <5%
(review
rejected films
immediately
for corrective
action)
10.
Artifact Evaluation
Examine every
No significant artifacts
film for
artifacts,
in-depth
evaluation
semiannually
11.
Analysis of Fixer
Initially and
<=5 micrograms/sq. centimeter or
Retention
semiannually
<=0.05 grams/sq. meter
12.
Darkroom Fog
Initially,
<=0.05 Optical Density Difference
semiannually
and after
service
13.
Screen-Film
Initially and
No areas of poor contact 2 cm. in
Contact/Cassette
annually or as
diameter
Integrity/Screen
needed
Cleanliness
14.
Lead Aprons, Gloves,
Initially and
No breaks in protective garments
Gonadal and Thyroid
annually
Shield Integrity Check
15.
Medical Physicist's QC
Initially and
As required in 7:28-22.8
Survey
annually
16.
Quality Assurance
Initially and
As required in N.J.A.C.
Program Review
annually
7:28-22.4(a)7
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 22 - QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-22.6 - Quality assurance program for medical diagnostic fluoroscopic equipment

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(a) The registrant of any medical diagnostic fluoroscopic equipment used in the healing arts shall develop and continuously implement a quality assurance program that includes the following elements:
1. A quality assurance program manual that satisfies the requirements of 7:28-22.4;
2. Quality control tests, procedures, frequencies and standards, including but not limited to, those identified in Table 2, Fluoroscopic Quality Control Requirements, below;
3. An initial and annual thereafter (not to exceed 14 months) Medical Physicist's QC Survey as specified in 7:28-22.9(a); and
4. A corrective action plan required by 7:28-22.4(a)4.
TABLE 2
Fluoroscopic Quality Control Requirements
(To be performed by appropriately trained facility personnel)
Item
Required Test or
Frequency
Standard
Procedure
1.
Equipment Warm-up
Daily, each
Tube warm-up and ensure equipment is
Procedure
day fluorosco
working properlyFluoro phantom image is
py is perform
comparable to facility standard
ed
2.
Laser Film Printer
Weekly
Recommended control
*OD=Optical
Quality Control
limits
Density
SMPTE Test Pattern
Inverted gray
scale
0% patch 2.45 +/-
0% patch 2.50 +
0.15 OD*
0.15 OD
10% patch 2.10 +/-
10% patch 2.25 +/-
0.15 OD
0.15 OD
40% patch 1.15 +/-
40% patch 1.35 +/-
0.15 OD
0.15 OD
90% patch 0.30 +/-
90% patch 0.30 +/-
0.08 OD
0.08 OD
*The 5% patch should just be visible
inside of the 0% patch.
The 95% patch should be visible inside
the 100% patch.
3.
For spot film and
As specified
As specified in N.J.A.C. 7:28-22. 5
radiography, items
in Table 1,
Table 1, Radiographic Quality Control
2, 4, 5, 7, 9 and11
Radiographic
Requirements
QC tests as
Quality
specified in Table
Control
1, Radiographic
Requirements
Quality Control
Requirements
4.
Phantom Images
Monthly
kVp +/- 5%, MA +/- 10% high & low
(Fluoro Video
contrast depends on phantom used
Monitor)
5.
Equipment Visual
Initially and
All tests passed
Checklist
quarterly
6.
Lead Aprons,
Initially and
No breaks in protective garments
Gloves, Gonadal and
annually
Thyroid Shield
Integrity Check
7.
Medical Physicist's
Initially and
As required in 7:28-22.9
QC Survey
annually
8.
Quality Assurance
Initially and
As required in 7:28-22.4(a)7
Program Review
annually
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 22 - QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-22.7 - Quality assurance program for diagnostic computed tomography equipment

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(a) The registrant of any diagnostic computed tomography (CT) equipment used in the healing arts shall develop and continuously implement a quality assurance program that includes the following elements:
1. A quality assurance program manual that satisfies the requirements of 7:28-22.4;
2. Quality control tests, procedures, frequencies and standards including, but not limited to, those identified in Table 3, Computed Tomography Quality Control Requirements, below;
3. An initial and annual thereafter (not to exceed 14 months) Medical Physicist's Computed Tomography QC Survey as specified in 7:28-22.10(a); and
4. A corrective action plan required by 7:28-22.4(a)4.
TABLE 3
Computed Tomography Quality Control Requirements
(To be performed by a licensed radiologic technologist, a qualified medical
physicist, or a trained service technician)
Item
Required Test or
Frequency
Standard
Procedure
1.
Equipment Function:
Daily, each
Must work properly
Indicators,
day x-rays
Mechanical, and
are taken
other Safety
Checks. Warm-up
2.
For film processing,
As specified
As specified in 7:28-22.5
items 2, 5, 7,
in Table 1,
Table 1, Radiographic Quality Control
and 11 QC tests as
Radiographic
Requirements
specified in Table
Quality
1, Radiographic
Control
Quality Control
Requirements
Requirements
3.
CT Number for Water
Daily
CT equipment or phantom manufacturers'
specifications
4.
Field Uniformity
Daily
CT equipment or phantom manufacturers'
specifications
5.
Laser Film Printer
Weekly
Recommended control
*OD=Optical
Quality Control
limits
Density
SMPTE Test Pattern
Inverted gray
scale
0% patch 2.45 +/-
0% patch 2.50 +
0.15 OD*
0.15 OD
10% patch 2.10 +/-
10% patch 2.25 +/-
0.15 OD
0.15 OD
40% patch 1.15 +/-
40% patch 1.35 +/-
0.15 OD
0.15 OD
90% patch 0.30 +/-
90% patch 0.30 +/-
0.08 OD
0.08 OD
*The 5% patch should just be visible
inside of the 0% patch.
The 95% patch should be visible inside
the 100% patch.
6.
Low Contrast
Initially and
CT equipment or phantom manufacturers'
Resolution
Monthly
specifications
7.
High Contrast
Initially and
CT equipment or phantom manufacturers'
Spatial Resolution
Monthly
specifications
8.
Noise
Initially and
CT equipment or phantom manufacturers'
Monthly
specifications
9.
Table Position
Initially and
+/- 2 mm
Indicator Accuracy
Monthly
10.
Scan Increment
Initially and
+/- 1 mm
Accuracy
Monthly
11.
Scan Localization
Initially and
+/- 5 mm
Light Accuracy
Monthly
12.
Medical Physicist's
Initially and
As required in 7:28-22.10
QC Survey
annually
13.
Quality Assurance
Initially and
As required in 7:28-22.4(a)7
Program Review
annually
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 22 - QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-22.9 - Medical Physicist's Fluoroscopic QC Survey

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(a) The registrant of any medical diagnostic fluoroscopic equipment used in the healing arts shall develop and continuously implement a quality assurance program. Such a program shall include an initial and thereafter an annual (not to exceed 14 months) Medical Physicist's Fluoroscopic QC Survey performed by a qualified medical physicist for the supervision of quality assurance programs for diagnostic x-ray imaging. The Medical Physicist's Fluoroscopic QC Survey shall include the elements identified in Table 5, Medical Physicist's Fluoroscopic QC Survey, below. If the standard for any test in Table 5 refers to a manufacturer's specification and no such specification exists, then that standard does not apply.
TABLE 5
Medical Physicist's Fluoroscopic QC Survey
Item
Test
Standard
1.
Fluoroscopic Unit Assembly
As required at 7:28-15.5
Evaluation
2.
Entrance Exposure Rate to
Fluoroscopic equipment manufacturers'
Image Intensifier
specifications
3.
Patient Entrance Exposure Rate
Fluoroscopic equipment manufacturers'
specifications
4.
Maximum Exposure Rate
As required at 7:28-15.5
5.
High Contract Resolution/Low
Fluoroscopic equipment manufacturers'
Contrast for Fluoroscopy Video
specifications
Monitor
6.
Spot Film Automatic Exposure
Fluoroscopic equipment manufacturers'
Control (AEC) System
specifications
Performance
7.
High Contrast Resolution/Low
Fluoroscopic equipment manufacturers'
Contrast for Fluoroscopy Image
specifications
Recording System (that is,
spot film device, cine system,
videotape system, etc.)
8.
Half-Value Layer
Fluoroscopic equipment manufacturers'
specifications
9.
Kilovoltage
Fluoroscopic equipment manufacturers'
specifications
10.
Fluoroscopic and Spot Film
As required at 7:28-15.5
Collimation Assessment
11.
Review of Facility and
Review QC tests for proper procedure and
Technologist QC Test
corrective action
12.
Physicist Report and
Communicate results and recommendations to
Recommendations
registrant
(b) A qualified medical physicist for the supervision of quality assurance programs for diagnostic x-ray imaging may delegate the performance testing required for the Medical Physicists Fluoroscopic QC Survey in (a) above to a qualified medical physicist assistant in fluoroscopy who holds a valid certificate issued by the Department except as provided below:
1. The qualified medical physicist for the supervision of quality assurance programs for diagnostic x-ray imaging may not delegate items 11 and 12 in Table 5, Medical Physicists Fluoroscopic QC Survey, above; and
2. The qualified medical physicist for the supervision of quality assurance program for diagnostic x-ray imaging may not delegate any items in Table 5, Medical Physicists Fluoroscopic QC Survey, above if the fluoroscopic equipment is located in a dedicated interventional special procedure suite.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 22 - QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-22.11 - Quality assurance for x-ray bone densitometer equipment

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(a) The registrant of any x-ray bone densitometer shall continuously carry out a quality assurance program consistent with the equipment manufacturer's recommendations.
(b) The registrant shall ensure that the items listed below describing the operation and calibration of the equipment are maintained at the facility:
1. A copy of the manufacturer's specific quality assurance program recommendations and the operating manual;
2. Documentation of the quality assurance program and quality control tests for the x-ray bone densitometer;
3. Instructions on the use of the phantom(s), or testing appropriate for the system and allowable variations for the indicated parameters; and
4. A radiation safety manual as required in 7:28-15.9(a)8.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 22 - QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-22.12 - Qualifications of medical physicists and medical physicist assistants

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(a) Only a person who holds a valid certificate issued by the Department in accordance with 7:28-22.13(a)  and meets at least one of the following criteria may perform the duties of a "qualified medical physicist for the supervision of quality assurance programs for diagnostic x-ray imaging" as required in this subchapter:
1. Certification by one of the following agencies in the specialty listed:
i. The American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Radiological Physics or Radiological Physics;
ii. The American Board of Medical Physics in Diagnostic Imaging Physics;
iii. Certification issued by the Fellowship in the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine that is equivalent to (a)1i or ii above; or
iv. Certification by other national certifying boards, which may be recognized by the Commission, where the person seeking recognition as a qualified medical physicist for the supervision of quality assurance programs for diagnostic x-ray imaging has petitioned the Commission in writing and where the Commission has issued a written determination that the certification in question meets the criteria of a qualified medical physicist pursuant to this section;
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(a) The Department may issue a certificate valid for up to two years to persons who submit an application to the Department documenting to the satisfaction of the Department that the person meets the qualifications specified in 7:28-22.12(a), (b), (c) or (d).
(b) No person shall perform any QC test that is part of the Medical Physicist's Radiographic, Fluoroscopic or Computed Tomography QC Survey without a current certificate issued by the Department, pursuant to this subchapter.
(c) Each certificate shall expire on December 31 of the first odd numbered year following the year of issuance. A certificate may be renewed for a biennial term commencing January 1 of every even numbered year and expiring on December 31 of the following year.
(d) Any person who was issued a certificate pursuant to (a) above, shall display the certificate upon request.
(e) In order to maintain a current certificate, a person shall renew his or her certificate by submitting a completed renewal application to the Department at least 30 days prior to the date of expiration.
(f) A person who wishes to renew an expired certificate shall submit a renewal application to the Department. Such certificate shall be renewed for a period extending from the date of renewal to midnight, December 31 of the next odd number year.
(g) Any person who submits an application for a certificate or certificate renewal to the Department shall include as an integral part of said application, an application fee as follows:
1. Initial certification fee:
i. $ 50.00 for one category;
ii. $ 25.00 for each additional category;
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 22 - QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY INSTALLATIONS › Section 7:28-22.15 - Severability

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If any provision, or part thereof, of this subchapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remainder of, or other provisions or applications of, this subchapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision, portion or application. To this end, the provisions of this subchapter are declared to be severable.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Chapter 28 - RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS › Subchapter 24 - NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND FUSION IMAGING COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) TECHNOLOGY › Section 7:28-24.1 - Purpose, scope, and applicability

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(a) This subchapter establishes educational and licensure requirements, as well as delineating the scopes of practice, for persons engaged in the practice of nuclear medicine technology, and for persons engaged in the practice of fusion imaging CT technology. This subchapter further establishes certain responsibilities of authorized users, owners, and registrants of radiation sources used in the practice of nuclear medicine technology or the practice of fusion imaging CT technology. This subchapter also establishes standards for the operation of, and the Department's approval of, educational programs in nuclear medicine technology.
(b) This subchapter shall not be interpreted as precluding persons specializing in nuclear medicine physics, computer science, or engineering from manipulating nuclear medicine data under the supervision of an authorized user pursuant to 7:28-55.1.
(c) The following are exempt from the requirement to possess a nuclear medicine technology license:
1. Authorized users;
2. Licensed physicians who are acting under the supervision of an authorized user pursuant to 7:28-55.1;
3. Students enrolled in and attending a school of medicine or osteopathy, who are acting within the school's curriculum and under the supervision of an authorized user pursuant to 7:28-55.1; and
4. Students enrolled in and attending a Department approved school of nuclear medicine technology, who are acting within the school's curriculum, provided that students are supervised in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-24.13(b)1.