All mobile X-ray units shall comply with the requirements of
the Radiation Control Law, Division 104, Part 9, Chapter 8, California
Health and Safety Code, together with regulations enacted pursuant
thereto.
(Prior code § 5410; 1075 § 1, 1969; 1102 § 1, 1970; 2803 § 1,
2011)
means Orange County Health Officer or his or her deputy or
assistant duly authorized to act in his or her behalf in case of his
or her absence or incapacity.
means any person or other entity who owns or legally possesses,
or operates, a mobile X-ray unit.
means any X-ray generator that is, or can be, used for the
purpose 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 from place to place.
(Prior code § 5410.1; 1075 § 1, 1969; 1102 § 1, 1970; 2803 § 1,
2011)
Any person or entity desiring to operate a mobile X-ray unit
within the City shall make application to the County Health Officer
on forms prescribed by him or her for issuance of a license. The County
Health Officer shall cause to be conducted an investigation of said
applicant for a license to determine, among other things, the following
items of information:
A.
Whether
or not said unit has a valid state registration as provided by Division
104, Part 9, Chapter 8, California Health and Safety Code;
B.
Whether
or not said applicant has complied with applicable laws, ordinances,
and regulations, including those relating to the reporting to the
Health Officer of abnormal X-ray findings pursuant to regulations
of the State Department of Public Health;
C.
Whether
the proper public notices, as required by state law, regulations enacted
pursuant thereto, and local ordinances, have been posted in or upon
the mobile unit;
D.
The
location and mailing address of all film files to be maintained by
said mobile unit as hereinafter provided;
E.
Whether
the applicant and his or her specified personnel are qualified by
reason of training and experience to operate a mobile X-ray unit in
such a manner as to provide reasonable assurance of protection to
health, life, and property;
F.
Whether
the applicant's equipment, facilities, proposed uses and procedures
are such as to provide reasonable assurance of protection to health,
life and property; and
G.
Such
other information as shall be required by the County Health Officer.
(Prior code § 5410.2; 1075 § 1, 1969; 1102 § 1, 1970; 2803 § 1,
2011)
No license shall be granted, renewed, or reinstated unless the
County Health Officer determines, upon completing his or her investigation,
that the mobile X-ray unit is, or can be, operated in compliance with
applicable laws, ordinances, and administrative regulations, and in
a manner not detrimental to the health of the patrons, employees,
and the general public and that all operations of mobile X-ray equipment
have been certified by the County Health Officer to operate same.
(Prior code § 5410.3; 1075 § 1, 1969; 1102 § 1, 1970; 2803 § 1,
2011)
Licenses may be granted at any time during the year, but all
licenses shall expire at the end of the calendar year.
(Prior code § 5410.4; 1075 § 1, 1969; 1102 § 1, 1970; 2803 § 1,
2011)
All mobile X-ray units shall be operated so as to comply with the conditions in Sections 6.24.070 through 6.24.140.
(Prior code § 5410.5; 1075 § 1, 1969; 1102 § 1, 1970; 2803 § 1,
2011)
No person under the age of 15 years is to be X-rayed unless
such person has had a positive tuberculin skin test and presents a
written statement, signed by a licensed practitioner of the healing
arts, showing the method and the date of such positive skin test.
A sign shall be posted in a prominent location on the mobile X-ray
unit stating that no person under the age of 15 years is to be X-rayed
unless such person has had a positive tuberculin skin test.
(Prior code § 5410.5(a); 1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
No pregnant woman shall be X-rayed in a mobile X-ray unit unless
so ordered in writing by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts.
A sign shall be posted in a prominent location on the mobile X-ray
unit stating that no pregnant woman shall be X-rayed.
(Prior code § 5410.5(b); 1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
The mobile X-ray operator shall require all persons before being
X-rayed to complete an information form showing the following: name;
age; sex; address; telephone number; the person's physician's name
and address; if a female, whether pregnant; if under 15 years of age,
whether the person has had a positive tuberculin skin test, and the
date of such test.
(Prior code § 5410.5(c); 1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
A.
All
X-ray films shall be retained by the operator for at least 10 years.
Each patient shall receive from the mobile X-ray operator a report
of his or her X-ray findings within 30 days. Every 30 days, the operator
shall submit to the Health Officer a report of the total number of
X-ray films taken during the preceding calendar month.
B.
The
mobile X-ray operator shall make X-ray films available for use by
the physician of the person X-rayed provided said person gives his
or her consent in writing. The operator may make a reasonable charge
for such service.
(Prior code § 5410.5(d)-(e) ;1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
A sign shall be posted in a prominent location on the mobile
X-ray unit stating essentially the following: "A chest X-ray film
is a useful aid to the physician in diagnosing chest disease. It is
not a complete examination. See your family doctor for an examination
at least once a year." The County Health Officer shall have the right
to determine the location, size, and wording of all required signs.
(Prior code § 5410.5(f); 1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
The name and address of the mobile X-ray operator shall be plainly
printed on each side of the exterior of the vehicle or trailer in
letters at least three inches high. The name and address of the mobile
X-ray operator shall appear on all forms, letters, pamphlets, or other
printed matter used in conjunction with the unit. Neither sign nor
printed matter shall contain any statements expressed or implied that
the mobile X-ray unit is associated with any health department or
other public or private health agency.
(Prior code § 5410.5(g); 1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
The mobile X-ray operator shall give the County Health Officer
notice at least 14 calendar days in advance concerning proposed dates,
times, and places of use of the unit. All such information will be
forwarded by the County Health Officer to the City.
(Prior code § 5410.5(h); 1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
The mobile X-ray operation shall comply with all applicable
City ordinances and resolutions while operating within the City.
(Prior code § 5410.5(i); 1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
No mobile X-ray unit shall be operated unless the operator thereof
has been licensed as provided in this chapter. No mobile X-ray unit
shall be operated by any person other than the applicant or the persons
specified in his or her license.
(Prior code § 5410.6; 1102 § 1, 1970; 2803 § 1, 2011)
