Statement of Scope
Radiography Examining Board
Relating to
:
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Scope of Practice
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1. Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only):
N/A
2
.
Detailed description of the objective of the
proposed
rule
:
The objective of the proposed rule is to update the applicable scope of practice standards to reference the most recent 2013 standards.
3
.
Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives
:
The current rule defines the scope of practice for radiographers and limited X-ray machine operators by reference to the standards set by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
in 2010
. ASRT updated the standards in 2013. The proposed rule would amend the administrative code to reference the 2013 standards.
4
.
Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule
(including
the
statutory citation and language):
Section
15.08 (5) (b)
,
Stats.,
provides examining boards, “shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains. . .”
Section
227.11 (2) (a)
, Stats., sets forth the parameters of an agency’s rule-making authority, stating an agency, “may promulgate rules interpreting provisions of any statute enforced or administered by the agency. . .but a rule is not valid if the rule exceeds the bounds of correct interpretation.”
5
.
Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule
:
30 hours
6
.
List with description of all entities that
may
be affected by the proposed rule
:
Licensed radiographers and limited X-ray machine operator permit holders.
7
.
Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule
:
None.
8
. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule
(note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses)
:
The proposed rule will have minimal to no economic impact on small businesses and the state’s economy as a whole.
