Just when you thought the daunting task of purchasing task of bringing a new X-Ray System for your healthcare facility was over, the notion of its installation may start haunting you. There are some crucial procedures or steps one needs to carry out before getting an X-ray machine installed.

Many newbies in the healthcare industry are not much aware of the procedure involved in X-ray machine installation. It’s not limited to just finding a quality dental X-Ray machine and placing it in a room. There are tons of factors that need to be taken care of before moving in any X-ray machine into a building.

The list includes sticking to regulations in your area, patient and tech safety, and more. The tasks mentioned in the list are not only time-consuming but also demand time, money, and expertise. But with the right approach, you can get started in no time.

So, aren’t you curious about all the points on the prepping list?

Well, sit back tight.

We are going to shed light on all the important aspects of how to prep for your X-ray machine installation.

Check with Your State Radiation Authority

The very first step to X-ray installation is to get in touch with your state’s health department. Check with them for X-ray radiation compliance before you begin building your X-ray room at your healthcare facility.

Once you discuss with them all the details, they will let you know if you are required to submit a preliminary drawing of your X-ray room before its construction.

Further shielding plan review is also required before you intend to begin the construction of the X-ray room. It depends on the x-ray equipment you have purchased to utilize at your facility.

Since every state has a different review process, you will need to provide details like

• The type of facility you will be using it in
• The purpose of the application,
• Anticipated workload,
• Type of X-ray machine being used
• The location of the operator’s barriers in the X-ray room

and other important details.

You will also be required for the drawing of the rest of the healthcare facility building. It is required to check on the information about the adjacent areas or rooms. It is done to make sure that the x-ray room inhabiting the equipment is not installed right next to rooms or areas, where radiation susceptible patients are located.

Stick to state and local regulations

Every state has a different protocol regarding the construction of X-ray rooms and healthcare facilities. Some require led-lining walls while others do not require it for like mobile fluoroscopy equipment, like C-arms.

Stick to the code while building your healthcare facility building. Find out if your facility requires lead-lined walls. If yes, check for the thickness of the lead as it varies by state and machine type. Your physicist can assist you in the same by providing a lead shielding plan to your contractor.

Communicate with the provider

A vital step in setting up the X-ray equipment environment is by being in regular communication with your X-ray provider. They may not be physically involved in helping you prepare the X-ray room, but their equipment expertise and utmost knowledge will help you along the way.

X-ray providers in the marketplace provide complete assistance in the advanced stages of installation. The stage includes steps like planning consultation, inspection, sending detailed drawings, along with the discussion on the actual construction of the building with you and your contractor.

Moreover, by staying in communication with your X-ray machine provider, you can update them about the X-ray room progress. This way, the setup would be more likely to get wrapped up in a day or two.

Checklist

• Decide on the design and construction team
• Prepare your construction drawings in compliance with the codes
• Review all the plans and get permits from the authorities
• Meet and discuss the entire plan with the construction team
• Offer verification to the X-ray machine provider that the construction site is ready
• Make arrangements for system delivery and installation
• Set up the X-ray system and get it calibrated
• Schedule training for your team for the equipment and software

Embark your preparation

It is recommended that you ensure proper communication between all the parties i.e your team, contractors, local compliance agencies, and your X-ray machine provider. Not only will you be able to save time and hassle in all of it, but also a great amount of money during the process.

In case you feel it’s a lot on your plate to handle, get in touch with the experts who will sort this game for you. It’s better to take help than to do something wrong. So, start your preparations and enjoy a flourishing business at your facility.

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