Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutNS-0980ORDINANCE NS-980 AMENDING THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 7 TO ARTICLE V THEREOF CONCERNING REGULATION OF MOBILE X-RAY UNITS WHEREAS, in the interest of public safety it is deemed desirable to regulate mobile x-ray units within the City of Santa Ana; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding Chapter 7 to_Article V thereof to read in words and figures, as follows: CHAPTER 7 - MOBILE X-RAY UNITS Section 5700. Title. This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the X-ray Units Regulations". "Mobile Section 5701. Enforcement and Administration. The County of Orange and all of its offices, employees, agents are hereby authorized and empowered to enforce and administer the provisions of this Chapter within the city. and Section 5702. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended, (a) MOBILE X-RAY UNIT shall mean any x-ray generator which is, or can be, used for the purpose of making medical diagnostic photoflurographic films of persons, and which is installed in or upon a motor vehicle or trailer so that it may be transported from place to place. (b) MOBILE X-RAY OPERATOR shall mean any person, or other entity, who owns or legally possesses, and operates, a mobile X-ray unit. Section 5703. Regulations: Scope. Ail mobile X-ray units shall comply with the requirements of The Radiation Control Law, Division 20, Chapter 7.6 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of california, together with regula- tions enacted pursuant thereto. Section 5704. Regulations: Investigation. Any person or entity desiring to operate a mobile X-ray unit within the City of Santa Ana shall make application to the Finance Department of the City on forms prescribed by the Finance Director for issuance of a license. The Finance Director shall cause to be conducted an investigation of said applicant for a license to determine, among other things, the following items of information: (a) Whether or not said unit has a valid state registration as provided by Division 20, Chapter 7.6, california Health and Safety Code; (b) Whether or not said applicant has complied with applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations, including those relating to the reporting to the Health Officer of abnormal X-ray findings pursuant to regulations of the State Department of Public Health; (c) Whether the proper public notices, as required by state law, regulations enacted pursuant thereto, and local ordinances, have been posted in or upon the mobile unit; -1- (d) The location and mailing address of all film files to be maintained by said mobile unit as hereinafter provided; and (e) Such other information as shall be required by the County Health Officer. Section 5705. Regulations: License. No license shall be granted, renewed, or reinstated unless the County Health Officer determines, upon completing his investigation, that the mobile X-ray unit is, or can be, operated in compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, and administrative regulations, and in a manner not detrimental to the health of the patrons, employees, and the general public and that all operations of mobile X-ray equipment have been certified by the County Health Officer to operate same. Section 5706. Regulations: Duration. Licenses may be granted at any time during the year, but all licenses shall expire at the end of the calendar year. Section 5707. Regulations: Conditions. All mobile X-ray units shall be o~erated so as to comply with the following conditions: (a) No person under the age of fifteen (15) years is to be X-rayed unless such person has had a positive tuberculin skin test and presents a written statement, signed by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts, showing the method and the date of such positive skin test. A sign shall be posted in a prominent location on the mobile X-ray unit stating that no person under the age of fifteen (15) years is to be X-rayed unless such person has had a positive tuberculin skin test. (b) No pregnant woman shall be X-rayed in a mobile X-ray unit unless so ordered in writing by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. A sign shall be posted in a prominent location on the mobile X-ray unit stating that no pregnant woman shall be X-rayed. (c) The mobile X-ray operator shall require all persons, before being X-rayed, to complete an information form showing the following: Name; age; sex; address; telephone number; the person's physician's name and address; if a female, whether pregnant; if under fifteen (15) years of age, whether the person has had a positive tuberculin skin test, and the date of such test. (d) All X-ray films shall be retained by the operator for at least ten (10) years. Each patient shall receive from the mobile X-ray operator a report of his X-ray findings within thirty (30) days. Every thirty (30) days the operator shall submit to the County Health Officer a report of the total number of X-ray films taken during the preceding calendar month. (e) The mobile X-ray operator shall make X-ray films available for use by the physician of the person X-rayed, provided said person gives his consent in writing. The operator may make a reasonable charge for such service. (f) A sign shall be posted in a prominent location on the mobile X-ray unit stating essentially the following: "A chest X-ray film is a useful aid to the physician in diagnosing chest diseases. It is not a complete examination. See your family doctor for an examination at least once a year." The County Health Officer shall have the right to determine the location, size, and wording of all required signs. -2- (g) The name and address of the mobile X-ray operator shall be plainly printed on each side of the exterior of the vehicle or trailer in letters at least three (3) inches high. The name and address of the mobile X-ray operator shall appear on all forms, letters, pamphlets, or other printed matter used in conjunction with the unit. Neither sign nor printed matter shall contain any statement, expressed or implied, that the mobile X-ray unit is associated with any health department or other public or private health agency. (h) The mobile X-ray operator shall give the County Health Officer notice at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance concerning proposed dates, times, and places of use of the unit. All such information will be forwarded by the County Health Officer to the City of Santa Ana. (i) The mobile X-ray operation shall comply with all appli- cable City ordinances and resolutions while operating within the City of Santa Ana. SECTION 2: That this Ordinance shall take effect thirty days from and after the date of its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana at its regular meeting held on the 2nd day of September, 1969. ATTE S T: CLERK OF THE COUNCIL MAYOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF SANTA ANA ) SS I, FLORENCE I. MALONE, do hereby certify that I am the Clerk of the Council of the City of Santa Ana, california; that the fore- going Ordinance was introduced to said Council at its regular meeting held on the 18th day of August, 1969, and was again considered by said Council at its regular meeting held on the 2nd day of September, 1969, and was at said meeting passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES, NOES, ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Markel, Pa~%erson, Villa, Griset COUNCILMEN:None COUNClLMEN:~one CLERK OF THE -3-