Podiatry Radiological Services
What to Expect:
State Certified X-ray Inspectors will inspect your X-ray equipment to ensure it meets the standards for radiation for your State. In New York State these “Certified Radiation Equipment Safety Officers” are referred to as CRESOs.
An inspection report will be prepared and reviewed with you so that You are up to date on how your equipment is performing and whether any issues need to be resolved. The inspection also includes a survey for exposure risk and will include any suggestions for remediation. Finally, the required administrative documentation is reviewed.
Items that do not meet standards can be fixed. You will receive a copy of the report for your records and depending on the state, a copy may be submitted directly.
If an X-ray unit passes inspection an inspection sticker will be put on the X-ray unit. The color of the sticker and the information on it varies by state.
If an X-ray unit does not pass inspection, a re-inspection is not always needed. A copy of the repair report will allow the completion of a follow-up report. Depending on what caused the unit to fail, this follow-up saves money and time.
There are varying degrees of deficiencies that may be found and not all of them require shutting down the unit until repaired. The inspector will provide guidance on this.
Podiatry X-ray Services Offered
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Radiographic Unit (X-ray) Inspections | |
| QA Testing - Annual QA, Periodic Review, Amendment Review | |
| Accreditation Assistance | |
| Shielding Design | |
| Consulting | |
| Procedures and Manuals | |
| Dosimetry Review & Radiological Surveys | |
| Radiation Safety Training | |
| Compliance Audits |
Podiatry X-ray Services Offered
- Radiographic Unit (X-ray) inspections
- QA Testing – Annual QA, Periodic Review, Amendment Review
- Accreditation Assistance
- Shielding Design
- Consulting
- Procedures and Manuals
- Dosimetry Review & Radiological Surveys
- Radiation Safety Training
- Compliance Audits
Podiatry Radiological Service Descriptions
Radiographic Unit (X-ray) Inspection Types
Podiatry X-ray inspections are required regularly for each type of X-ray unit.
Inspection intervals vary according to state regulations. The chart below is typical for New York State.
The amount of time needed for each type of unit varies.
Below find the types of inspections we offer on certain units, the required time between inspections, and the amount of time per unit per inspection.
Handheld X-ray Units
- Every 5 Years
- 15 min (per unit)
Digital X-ray Units
- Every 5 Years
- 45 min (per unit)
| Types of X-ray Units | Time Between Inspections | Inspection Time (per unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Handheld | Every 5 Years | 15 min. |
| Digital | Every 5 Years | 45 min. |
- You will require an X-ray inspection for all new units, if your business has moved or a unit has been moved within the building or had a major repair, Transfer of ownership requires an inspection under the new owner’s registration number.
QA Testing – Annual Acceptance, Periodic Review, Amendment Review
- A review of quality control (QC) procedures will be done to ensure that the X-ray unit is functioning properly prior to use with your patients.
- Podiatry x-ray imaging equipment will be assessed to ensure performance meets manufacturer’s specifications and regulatory requirements.
- The QA/QC protocols run during installation give you the baseline values for quality images and minimal radiation exposure. These are also used for comparison for future tests.
Accreditation Assistance and Compliance Audits
- For units located at community health center facilities, accreditation and compliance audits are available.
Shield Design
- Our in-house physicist will work with you to provide a shielding design that ensures your new office or X-ray unit installation meets all radiological and safety standards.
- A site visit can be arranged, if requested, prior to construction.
- Phone consultations with any questions regarding your facility, including from your architect, are welcome at any time.
Consulting is available for
- New office design
- Dental and Orthodontic equipment radiological safety
- In office procedures
- Regulatory questions or training in radiation safety
- A Scope of Work will be prepared
Procedures and Manuals
- We can help you develop radiation safety, procedures and manuals specific to your practice.
Dosimetry Review & Radiological Surveys
- A review of your office dosimetry, if in use, will be completed to determine whether exposure received by individual employees do not exceed the allowable radiation limits.