13 Legislation Flashcards
why is legislation necessary in dentistry?
patients, staff and the general public could be potentially be exposed to radiation
exposure to ionising radiation involves a risk to the person exposued - ultimate risk is death
complying with appropriate legislation helps minimise the risks
what did IRR99 deal with?
dealt with equipment and the protection of staff and the general public
What did IR(ME)R2000 deal with?
aimed primarily at the protection of patients
what was the problem with IRR99 and IR(ME)2000?
both required large amounts of documentation
On the 1/12018 the ionising radiation regulations 1999 (IRR99) was replaced by what?
IRR17
On 6/2/18 the ionising radiation (medical exposure) regulations 2000 were replaced by what?
IR(ME)R17
What is the difference between a legislation and a guideline?
legislation HAS to be followed (often contains the word must)
guidelines advocate good practice and expert opinion (often contain the word “should”)
Under the IRR2017, you must appoint a RPA, who and what is this?
RPA (radiation protection advisor) - this is a medical physicist or specialist company
- their name and contact details should be in the radiation protection file
when should you consult the RPA
when planning a new surgery etc radiation over dose
establishing the controlled area
what is the difference between the RPA (radiation protection advisor) and the medical physics expert?
RPA has a role in the IRR2017 regulation
MPE is part of IRMER2017
though this could be the same person
What does the size of the controlled area depend on?
kV of the machine
Who should be in the controlled area during the radiograph being taken?
only the patient
in DDH what size is the controlled area
2 metres - should stand from all machines
what is the RPS
Radiation protection supervisor (RPS)
what is the role of the radiation protection supervisor
each practice must have one - usually dentist or senior member of staff
they ensure complaince with IRR17 and local rules
