Thanks to Julie Kralis, Director of Imaging Services at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL for the following article concerning fines imposed by IEMA on two nurses and a registrant for unauthorized use of fluoroscopic machines.

32 Ill. Adm. Code Part 360.30 “General Requirements and Administrative Controls” Section a) 3) states that the registrant shall,

Verify that each individual required to be accredited by 32 Ill. Adm. Code 401 to apply x-rays for either diagnostic or therapeutic purposes is properly accredited with the Agency prior to allowing the individual to apply medical radiation procedures on human beings;

360.30 a) 4) continues,

[The registrant shall] permit operation of the x-ray systems only by individuals who are licensed in accordance with State law (see Section 360.10(a) of this Part), or who are accredited by the Agency pursuant to 32 Ill. Adm. Code 401 or who are exempt from such requirements in accordance with the provisions of 32 Ill. Adm. Code 401.

Be sure to check out our previous article on the requirement for licensed radiographic technologist participation during fluoroscopic procedures.