Posts by iRad
20 May Welcome to the iRad Consulting Blog
Welcome to our blog. This is where you can find educational topics and everything newsworthy about iRad Consulting Inc., which offers outsourced radiation compliance services for any facility with X-Ray or laser equipment. If you had asked us a month ago what a blog is and how to best use it to provide value-added information to…
Read MoreLatest iRad News And 11 Crucial Compliance Tips
Our team at iRad Consulting tracks all the latest news and industry trends related to the myriad of state-mandated X-Ray and laser compliance rules and regulations. And why, you may ask? So our clients don’t have to. Whether it’s keeping tabs on changes in regulations, correcting existing violations for facilities that already have formal compliance…
Read More20 Mar State Violation Awareness: Don’t X-Ray Anyone Other Than Patients
The title of this blog may seem obvious to many of our medical and dental clients who frequently use X-Ray and Laser equipment to treat their patients. Still, your friendly compliance experts at iRad Consulting are noticing more and more where office personnel is unknowingly getting their company into hot water by testing their equipment…
Read More29 Mar 3 Reasons to Schedule an Annual Review for your X-Ray or Laser Equipment
When it comes to meeting compliance rules and regulations regarding x-ray use, most professionals don’t have the time to verify if they are keeping up with all necessary documentation. It can be challenging to keep up with the demands of your office as well as keeping up with all of the additional paperwork and making…
Read More03 Apr Why Do I Need to Wear an Apron While Taking X-Rays?
Professionals who operate x-rays are putting themselves at risk of radiation exposure every time they take an x-ray if they aren’t abiding by safety standards. This exposure on a per test basis seems insignificant but when multiplied by the number of x-rays a technician performs in a year, that drastically changes the amount of exposure…
Read More24 Apr Tired of traditional dosimetry badges?
Here’s a revolutionary new option! If you are a medical or veterinary professional who is tired of the drawn-out process of using traditional TLD Dosimetry badges for your office X-Ray procedures, iRad Consulting has a better solution. The new Miron Bluetooth InstaDose+ badge is a safer, more reliable, and low-maintenance option that provides real-time results…
Read More30 Apr Laser Safety Awareness
Are you following your state’s mandated regulations for your laser equipment and safety protocols? It is important that you are using your office’s laser equipment in compliance with your state’s health and safety office to avoid any interruptions in patient care. For example, if you are practicing in the state of Texas and own a…
Read More08 May Fundamental Concepts of Radiation Safety
If x-ray equipment is used often in your place of business, it is possible that some safety precautions are being overlooked, especially if technicians are not being properly trained with a clear understanding of radiation and a respect for the safety precaution protocols. Since radiation is an invisible and odorless energy it may not be…
Read More17 May Proper Transfer of Radiation Equipment
Moving a piece of radiation equipment in your office may seem like a rather small undertaking. However, there is a lot more that goes into moving this type of machinery, and a number of considerations to take before you relocate any piece of radiation equipment. The best way to safely transfer x-ray equipment is to…
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