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Legal issues/Quality
Legal issues, quality assurance, and infection control
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| True or False It is up to individual state to determine their own policy regarding the qualifications of individuals exposing radiographs | True |
| Both federal and state regulations control the use of | dental x-ray equipment |
| A federal law that requires that the people who take dental radiographs to be properly trained and certified. | The consumer Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act |
| To ensure highest quality and minimal risk to patient in radiation exposure, a ___________________ is necessary. | quality assurance program |
| Most states have laws that require inspections of dental x-ray equipment on a regular basis for instance... | every 5 years |
| 3 major categories of legal considerations regarding x-rays in dentistry are.. | Federal and state regulations Licensure for individuals Risk managment |
| Licensure is for ... | individuals exposing radiographs |
| Federal and state regulations are for... | x-ray equipment and its use |
| Risk management is for... | avoiding potential lawsuits |