Seal Beach Municipal Code Ch. 5.50 Mobile X-Ray Units

Mobile X-ray Unit:

X-ray generator that is or can be used for purposes of making medical diagnostic photofluorographic films of persons, and that is installed in or upon a motor vehicle or trailer so that it may be transported.

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No person shall operate a mobile x-ray unit without first obtaining, and maintaining in full force and effect, a mobile x-ray operator permit.

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The county health officer shall investigate mobile x-ray operator permit applicants to determine the following information:

A. Whether the applicant has been certified by the California Department of Health Services.

B. Whether the applicant is in compliance with applicable laws.

C. The qualifications of the applicant and its personnel.

D. The location of film storage files.

E. The adequacy of applicant's equipment and proposed operation.

F. Such other information as deemed necessary.

(Ord. 1515)

The county health official shall approve a mobile x-ray unit operator's permit upon finding that operation of the mobile x-ray unit will not adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare; otherwise, the permit shall be denied.

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Each mobile x-ray operator permit shall expire at the end of each calendar year regardless of the date on which the permit was issued.

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Mobile x-ray units shall be operated in accordance with the following standards:

A. No person under the age of 15 shall be x-rayed unless such person first presents a written prescription from a licensed physician.

B. No pregnant woman shall be x-rayed unless such person first presents a written prescription from a licensed physician.

C. Prior to being x-rayed, patients shall complete an information form showing the following:

1. Name, address and telephone number.

2. Physician's name and address.

3. Pregnancy status, if female.

4. Date and result of tuberculin skin test, if under age 15.

D. Patients shall be given a written report of the x-ray results within 30 days of the procedure.

E. On a monthly basis the county health officer shall be given a written report indicating the number of x-ray films taken during the preceding month.

F. X-ray films shall be retained at least 10 years.

G. X-ray films shall be made available to a patient's physician if the patient consents in writing.

H. The mobile x-ray unit shall contain conspicuously posted signs, in a format and location approved by the county health officer, containing the substance of the following statements:

1. Persons under the age of 15 are ineligible for an x-ray unless they have had a positive tuberculin skin test.

2. Pregnant women are ineligible for an x-ray without a doctor's prescription.

3. A chest x-ray film is a useful aid to the physician for diagnosis of chest disease. It is not a complete examination. See your family doctor for an examination at least once a year.

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