Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 333 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION
Division 101 - REGISTRATION OF RADIATION MACHINES, GENERAL LICENSE RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS, LICENSING OF RADIATION SERVICES, AND ACCREDITATION OF HOSPITAL RADIOLOGY INSPECTORS
Section 333-101-0280 - Authority Responsibilities Regarding the Radiology Inspection

(1) Do annual audits of hospital programs to monitor accredited radiology inspector results and to monitor changes in the performance of registered X-ray machines during the registration period.

(2) Evaluate registrant test results provided by the accredited radiology inspectors.

(3) Grant or deny X-ray machine registrations, accreditation of hospital radiology inspectors and issue documents of registration and accreditation.

(4) Deny, condition, suspend, or revoke an X-ray machine registration or radiology inspector accreditation.

(5) Grant a provisional registration permitting temporary operation pending compliance with Authority standards.

(6) Investigate any alleged prohibited act and resolve complaints against accredited radiology inspectors and their employers.

(7) Impose civil penalties.

(8) Develop programs to evaluate hazards associated with the use of X-ray machines.

(9) Develop testing, training and continued education standards for accreditation of radiology inspectors.

(10) Promulgate standards and make regulations relating to the registration of X-ray machines, accreditation of radiology inspectors, X-ray machine operation, physical surroundings and equipment related to the operation of the X-ray machines, operator training, and approved X-ray machine operating practices.

(11) Test applicants for radiology inspector accreditation.

(12) Collect and disseminate information relating to X-ray machine users.

(13) Provide technical assistance and safety information to X-ray machine users.