Lastly, we also suggest removing "state-licensed practitioners" because there is no separate, proposed definition for this term. In furtherance of our beliefs, we recommend updating the definition to indicate APRNs and PAs may not supervise the performance of diagnostic or supportive x-ray procedures. Because of the DPHs actions, ASRT supports the recently proposed definition of "Licensed Practitioner" whereby APRNs and PAs are granted the privilege of ordering diagnostic or supportive x-ray procedures for patients. At that time, we expressed our concern with adding advanced nurse practice to the definition of "Licensed Practitioner", particularly because this addition would have allowed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) to perform or supervise performance of medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures. ASRT appreciates you incorporating comments provided in 2017. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), which represents 154,000 members nationally including more than 400 medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals in Delaware, respectfully submits comments regarding the most recent proposed amendments to the Delaware rules and regulations. Price, Jr., President.Ĭomments from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists ĝelaware Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Delphos E.
Written comments were received on the proposed regulations during the public comment period (Jthrough July 16, 2018).Įntities offering written comments include: In accordance with Delaware Law, public notices regarding proposed Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Regulations Governing Radiation Control were published in the Delaware Register of Regulations. The results of that evaluation are summarized in the accompanying "Summary of Evidence." Written comments were received during the public comment period and evaluated. It requested that written materials and suggestions from the public concerning the proposed regulations be delivered to DHSS by July 16, 2018, after which time the DHSS would review information, factual evidence and public comment to the said proposed regulations. On J(Volume 21, Issue 12), DHSS published in the Delaware Register of Regulations its notice of proposed regulations, pursuant to 29 Del.C. The DHSS proceedings to adopt regulations were initiated pursuant to 29 Delaware Code Chapter 101 and authority as prescribed by 16 Delaware Code, Section 7406. ORDER 4465 Delaware Radiation Control Regulationsĭelaware Health and Social Services ("DHSS") initiated proceedings to adopt the State of Delaware Regulations Governing Radiation Control.