X-ray Quality Control (QC)

There are currently over 4,400 registered facilities in Minnesota that use x-ray equipment. The Radiation Control, X-ray Unit conducts in-depth inspections of the x-ray devices at healing arts and industrial facilities, as well as provides education and guidance to facilities registered with the Minnesota Department of Health, X-ray Unit.

Digital equipment

• Digital Equipment FAQ (PDF)

Fluoroscopy

• Managing the Use of Fluoroscopy in Medical Institutions (PDF)

General guidance

• Basic Quality Control in Diagnostic Radiology (PDF)
• Quality Control in Diagnostic Radiology (PDF)
• X-ray Program Responsibilities (PDF)

Regulatory guides

• Chiropractic Regulatory Guide (PDF)
• Dental Regulatory Guide (PDF)
• Veterinary Regulatory Guide (PDF)

Testing

• Building a Darkroom
• Darkroom Fog Test for Dental Facilities - Extraoral (PDF)
• Darkroom Fog Test for Dental Facilities - Intraoral (PDF)
• Darkroom Fog Test for Medical and Chiropractic Facilities
• Dental Technique Charts (PDF)
• Processor Quality Control/Crabtree Test (PDF)
• Processor Quality Control/Stepwedge Test (PDF)
• Screen Contact Tests

Worksheets/Logs

• Crossover Worksheet (PDF)
• Patient Utilization Log (PDF)
• Repeat/Reject Worksheet (PDF)
• Repeat/Reject Worksheet - CT (PDF)