Impact of changes in radiation protection

Transcript:Impact of changes in radiation protection:
Impact of changes in radiation protection legislation on the practice of Dentistry Tanya Kenny David Pollard 03 October 2018 IDA quality care and patient safety/ committee practitioners committees Agenda Why is the legislation changing What this means for Dentists Graded Authorisation Updated dental code of practice What will happen next Irish regulations come directly from the European Union Basic Safety Standards (BSS) Directive The BSS is updated approximately every 15 to 20 years in light of scientific development, evolution of international norms and regulatory experience. The 2013 BSS incorporates the Medical Exposures Directive and so covers protection of: workers, public and patients. European Directive Transposition Separate regulations covering: Occupational & public - responsibility of EPA Patient protection - responsibility of HIQA. Occupational & public regulations awaiting signature. Patient protection regulations – aspects still under consideration by DoH. Transposition was due to have been completed in all Member States by 6 February 2018. What is different As far as the practical application of radiation protection is concerned very little has changed. Patient protection requirements will now be enforced by HIQA – 2 regulators. Graded authorisation. Greater clarity around the roles of Radiation Protection Advisors (RPA) and Radiation Protection Officers (RPO). Licensing vs Registration Registration is appropriate where the risks have been shown to be lower and where regulatory history shows a high level of compliance. Registration has a lower administrative burden. Licensees and registrants have equal obligation to comply with all aspects of the regulations. Inspection will continue to be risk based. Graded authorisation Application process Applications through EDEN User guided through registration or licensing process depending on the nature of the radiology procedures for which authorisation is being sought. For registration the process can be completed entirely online. Registration includes self declaration and is based on assumption of compliance. Update of dental code of practice Plan to issue updated code of practice in tandem with move to graded authorisation. Intended to cover everything a dentist needs to know to comply with the regulations. Shorten and simplify where possible. Will be consulting on draft in October and plan to publish before the end of the year. Radiation Protection Officer Person within management structure of undertaking who has practical responsibility for radiation protection (normally a dentist). Now provided for in legislation – responsibilities and training requirements set out. Key point of contact for the regulatory body. Undertaking has flexibility as to how