§37.50. Interpreting and classifying chest radiographs—film radiography systems.
42 C.F.R. § 37.50
Chest radiographs must be interpreted and classified in accordance with the Guidelines for the Use of the ILO International Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconioses (incorporated by reference, see § 37.10). Chest radiograph interpretations and classifications must be recorded on a paper or electronic Chest Radiograph Classification Form (CDC/NIOSH 2.8).
Radiographs must be interpreted and classified only by a physician who reads chest radiographs in the normal course of practice and who has demonstrated proficiency in classifying the pneumoconioses in accordance with § 37.52.
Initial clinical interpretations and notification of findings other than pneumoconiosis under paragraph (a) of this section must be provided by a qualified physician who provides these services for the examining facility. This physician must have all required licensure and privileges, and must interpret chest radiographs in the normal course of practice.
[Reserved]
All interpreters, whenever interpreting chest radiographs made under the Act, must have immediately available for reference a complete set of the standard radiographs for use with the Guidelines for the Use of the ILO International Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconioses (incorporated by reference, see § 37.10).
View boxes used for making interpretations must comply with the following:
Fluorescent lamps must be simultaneously replaced with new lamps at 6-month intervals;
All the fluorescent lamps in a panel of boxes must have identical manufacturer's ratings as to intensity and color;
The glass, internal reflective surfaces, and the lamps must be kept clean;
The unit must be so situated as to minimize front surface glare.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[81 FR 73284, Oct. 24, 2016]
Authority
Authority: Sec. 203, 83 Stat. 763; 30 U.S.C. 843, unless otherwise noted.
Source
Source: 43 FR 33715, Aug. 1, 1978, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[81 FR 73284, Oct. 24, 2016]