56-1044. RADIATION MACHINES USED TO PERFORM MAMMOGRAPHY. (1) No person shall use a radiation machine to perform mammography unless the radiation machine is registered with the department of health and welfare under department rules for registration of radiation machines and is specifically authorized under this section for use for mammography.
(2) The department shall authorize a radiation machine for use for mammography if the radiation machine meets the current criteria of the American college of radiology mammography accreditation program, published by the American college of radiology, or meets an equivalent standard adopted by the department. The department shall make copies of those criteria available to the public.
(3) The department may withdraw the mammography authorization for a radiation machine if it does not meet the standards set forth in subsection (2) of this section.
(4) The department shall provide an opportunity for a hearing in connection with a denial or withdrawal of mammography authorization.
(5) Upon a finding that a deficiency in a radiation machine used for mammography or a violation of the rules promulgated under this section seriously affects the health, safety, and welfare of individuals upon whom the radiation machine is used for mammography, the department may issue an emergency order summarily withdrawing the mammography authorization of the radiation machine. The department shall incorporate its findings in the order and shall provide an opportunity for a hearing within five (5) working days after issuance of the order. The order shall be effective during the proceedings.
(6) If the department withdraws the mammography authorization of a radiation machine, the radiation machine shall not be used for mammography until reauthorized by the department.
(7) If a person violates the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the department shall post a conspicuous notice on the unauthorized radiation machine and at the entry to the facility where the radiation machine is located warning the public that the facility is performing mammography using a radiation machine that is a substantial hazard to the public health.
History:
[(56-1044) 39-3030, added 1991, ch. 172, sec. 1, p. 419; am. and redesig. 2001, ch. 110, sec. 36, p. 389.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 56 - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND WELFARE
Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE
Section 56-1001 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 56-1002 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE — CREATION — ADMINISTRATIVE REGIONS.
Section 56-1003 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR.
Section 56-1004 - DIRECTOR — ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Section 56-1004A - CRIMINAL HISTORY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Section 56-1006 - TITLE SUPERSEDED.
Section 56-1007 - COLLECTION OF FEES FOR SERVICES.
Section 56-1008 - CRIMINAL VIOLATION — PENALTY.
Section 56-1011 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES — STATEMENT OF INTENT.
Section 56-1012 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 56-1013 - AUTHORIZED ACTIONS.
Section 56-1013A - IDAHO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PHYSICIAN COMMISSION — TERMS AND OPERATION.
Section 56-1013B - RECOGNITION OF EMS PERSONNEL LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT (REPLICA).
Section 56-1013D - DEFINITIONS.
Section 56-1013E - HOME STATE LICENSURE.
Section 56-1013F - COMPACT PRIVILEGE TO PRACTICE.
Section 56-1013G - CONDITIONS OF PRACTICE IN A REMOTE STATE.
Section 56-1013H - RELATIONSHIP TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT.
Section 56-1013I - VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS SEPARATING FROM ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND THEIR SPOUSES.
Section 56-1013J - ADVERSE ACTIONS.
Section 56-1013K - ADDITIONAL POWERS INVESTED IN A MEMBER STATE’S EMS AUTHORITY.
Section 56-1013L - ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR EMS PERSONNEL PRACTICE.
Section 56-1013M - COORDINATED DATABASE.
Section 56-1013N - RULEMAKING.
Section 56-1013O - OVERSIGHT, DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ENFORCEMENT.
Section 56-1013Q - CONSTRUCTION AND SEVERABILITY.
Section 56-1015 - FAILURE TO OBTAIN CONSENT.
Section 56-1016 - AGENCY MINIMUM STANDARDS.
Section 56-1018 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUND.
Section 56-1018A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUND II.
Section 56-1018B - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUND III.
Section 56-1019 - SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS.
Section 56-1020 - PENALTIES FOR PERSONNEL LICENSE VIOLATIONS.
Section 56-1021 - PENALTIES FOR AGENCY LICENSE VIOLATIONS.
Section 56-1022 - PERSONNEL AND AGENCIES LICENSURE ACTIONS — GROUNDS — PROCEDURE.
Section 56-1024 - IDAHO TIME SENSITIVE EMERGENCY SYSTEM OF CARE — STATEMENT OF INTENT.
Section 56-1025 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 56-1026 - IDAHO TIME SENSITIVE EMERGENCY SYSTEM — CREATION.
Section 56-1027 - IDAHO TIME SENSITIVE EMERGENCY SYSTEM COUNCIL — CREATION — COMPOSITION.
Section 56-1028 - IDAHO TIME SENSITIVE EMERGENCY SYSTEM COUNCIL — DUTIES — RULEMAKING.
Section 56-1029 - IDAHO TRAUMA, STROKE AND HEART ATTACK CENTERS — DESIGNATION.
Section 56-1030 - REGIONAL TIME SENSITIVE EMERGENCY COMMITTEES — MEMBERSHIP — DUTIES.
Section 56-1036 - LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
Section 56-1037 - POISON CONTROL CENTER ESTABLISHED — SERVICES OFFERED.
Section 56-1038 - COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES.
Section 56-1039 - POWER TO ACCEPT FEDERAL FUNDS AND GIFTS.
Section 56-1040 - RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
Section 56-1041 - STATE X-RAY CONTROL AGENCY.
Section 56-1042 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 56-1044 - RADIATION MACHINES USED TO PERFORM MAMMOGRAPHY.
Section 56-1047 - FEDERAL-STATE AGREEMENTS — AUTHORIZED — EFFECT AS TO FEDERAL LICENSES.
Section 56-1048 - INSPECTION AGREEMENTS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Section 56-1049 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
Section 56-1050 - INJUNCTION PROCEEDINGS.
Section 56-1051 - PROHIBITED USES.
Section 56-1052 - IMPOUNDING OF MATERIALS.