Radiation local rules and RPA details
One of the 4 radiation checks in Compliance UK's dental pack, with the fields to record, who usually does it and where it sits in the CQC framework.
What this check is
By default, Compliance UK schedules it once a year. You can change the schedule. The radiation protection supervisor usually does it.
The record is a photo, taken and added from a phone.
It only applies to practices that answer yes to “Do you take intraoral X-rays?” when they set up Compliance UK.
- Area
- Radiation (IRR17 and IR(ME)R)
- Default schedule
- Every year
- Usually done by
- Radiation protection supervisor
- Evidence kept
- Photo
- Applies when
- Intraoral X-ray
- Regulation
- Regulation 12: Safe care and treatment
Where it sits in the CQC framework
This check is evidence for one CQC quality statement.
Safe environments · Safe
We detect and control potential risks in the care environment. We make sure that the equipment, facilities and technology support the delivery of safe care.
It also maps to Regulation 12: Safe care and treatment of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.