§ 9-292. Conditions of operation

All mobile x-ray units shall be operated 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 woman who may be pregnant 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 woman who may be pregnant 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 she may be 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 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, preferably in Spanish and Vietnamese as well as English, 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 disease. It is not a complete examination. See your 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.

(g) At least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the operation of a mobile x-ray unit in any location, the operator shall notify the county health officer of the address, city or area, together with the dates and hours of such operation.

(h) 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 statements, expressed or implied, that the mobile x-ray unit is associated with any health department or other public or private health agency.

(i) The mobile x-ray operator shall comply with all applicable city ordinances and resolutions while operating within a city.

(Ord. No. 82-4, § 1, 2-16-82)