N.J. Admin. Code § 7:28-22.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:28-22.11 - Quality assurance for x-ray bone densitometer equipment

(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 N.J.A.C. 7:28-15.9(a)8.

(c) The registrant shall ensure that the manufacturer's recommended test procedures and frequencies for the x-ray bone densitometer are followed and the test results are recorded.

(d) The registrant shall ensure that the records of tests required by (c) above are maintained for at least one year.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:28-22.11