Nebraska Statutes 38-1908.02. Patient care and management; defined
Patient care and management, as it relates to the practice of medical radiography, includes, but is not limited to:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-1908.02
- Radiation: means ionizing radiation and nonionizing radiation as follows:
(1) Ionizing radiation means gamma rays, X-rays, alpha and beta particles, high-speed electrons, neutrons, protons, and other atomic or nuclear particles or rays but does not include sound or radio waves or visible, infrared, or ultraviolet light. See Nebraska Statutes 38-1909
(1) Infection control;
(2) Patient transfer and movement;
(3) Assisting patients with medical equipment;
(4) Routine monitoring;
(5) Medical emergencies;
(6) Proper use of contrast media; and
(7) Patient safety and protection, including minimizing and monitoring patient radiation exposure through utilizing proper professional standards and protocols, including the principle of as low as reasonably achievable.