This bill proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 36-420.06, which specifically addresses the requirements for health care institutions that perform procedures using ionizing radiation. Under the new law, hospitals and outpatient surgical centers would not be allowed to mandate that health professionals wear lead aprons during such procedures if the procedure room is equipped with a radiation protection system. This represents a significant change from current practices, which may require the use of lead aprons regardless of the presence of protective systems.

Additionally, the bill allows health professionals the option to voluntarily wear lead aprons even when a radiation protection system is in place. It also defines "radiation protection system" to include specific criteria, such as shielding effectiveness and real-time dosimetry for measuring radiation exposure. This definition clarifies the standards that must be met for a system to be considered adequate protection, thereby updating the current statutes to reflect advancements in radiation safety technology.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-420.06