Nev. Admin. Code § 634.412

Current through June 11, 2024
Section 634.412 - Competence
1. A licensee shall maintain competence in:
(a) The application of chiropractic; and
(b) The production and interpretation of radiographs.
2. In determining whether a licensee has maintained competence in the production and interpretation of radiographs, the Board will consider whether the licensee:
(a) Produces radiographs that are of diagnostic quality;
(b) Uses appropriate techniques to protect a patient in the taking of radiographs;
(c) Ensures that the exposure of a patient to radiation is based upon clinical necessity as documented by the record of that patient;
(d) Documents the interpretation of radiographs in writing and maintains those written interpretations as a part of the record of the patient to whom the radiographs pertain; and
(e) Ensures that the radiographic equipment with which radiographs are taken and produced:
(1) Meets the specifications established by the manufacturer for the safety and use of that equipment;
(2) Is maintained properly; and
(3) Is registered with and made available for inspection by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to chapter 459 of NAC.

Nev. Admin. Code § 634.412

Added to NAC by Chiropractic Physicians' Bd. by R030-98, eff. 9-10-98; A by R095-03, 10-22-2003; A by R150-13, eff. 3/28/2014

NRS 634.030