Section He-P 4046.09 - Hand-held Dental Intraoral Machines The following requirements shall apply to the use of hand-held dental intraoral machines:
(a) For all uses: (1) The registrant shall follow all applicable requirements set forth in the New Hampshire Rules for the Control of Radiation (NHRCR), as well as all manufacturers's requirements;(2) The machine shall be used only for dental diagnostic imaging;(3) The protective shielding shall not be removed or modified;(4) The registrant shall provide a copy of their operating, safety and security procedures to operators to prevent unauthorized or improper use;(5) The registrant shall prepare a quality assurance plan, with an emphasis on ensuring limited retaking of radiographs;(6) Operators of hand-held dental intraoral machines shall be specifically trained to operate such equipment, and the registrant shall provide proof of training for all operators;(7) When operating a hand-held dental intraoral machine, operators shall wear a lead apron as well as an extremity dosimeter on the hand closest to the protective shielding;(8) A hand-held dental intraoral machine shall be held without any motion during a patient examination. A tube stand or Rinn kit may be utilized to immobilize a hand-held dental intraoral radiographic unit during patient examination;(9) Operators of hand-held dental intraoral machines shall provide a secondary protective barrier for patients; and(10) The operator shall ensure that there are no bystanders within a radius of at least 6 feet (2 meters), from the patient being examined with a hand-held intraoral machine.(b) Additional requirements for operatories in permanent facilities: (1) Hand-held dental intraoral machines shall be used for patient examinations only in dental operatories that meet the structural shielding requirements specified by DHHS/RHS or by a qualified expert;(2) Hand-held dental intraoral machines shall not be used for patient examinations in hallways and waiting rooms; and(3) For battery-powered units, visual means shall be provided on the control panel to indicate whether the battery is in a state of charge adequate for proper operation.N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 4046.09
#6827, eff 8-6-98; ss by #8692, INTERIM, eff 7-27-06, EXPIRES: 2-2-07; ss by #8808, eff 1-24-07
Amended byVolume XXXV Number 06, Filed February 12, 2015, Proposed by #10763, Effective 1/23/2015, Expires7/22/2015.Amended by Volume XXXV Number 32, Filed August 13, 2015, Proposed by #10893, Effective 7/21/2015, Expires7/21/2025.