Bill > H590

This bill establishes the Patient Safety in Medical Imaging Act, creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals in North Carolina. The legislation creates a new Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners, composed of nine members representing various medical imaging specialties, to oversee licensure, education, and professional standards for medical imaging professionals. The bill defines multiple specific medical imaging modalities, including radiography, nuclear medicine, sonography, radiation therapy, and computed tomography, and establishes detailed requirements for licensing in each specialty. Professionals will need to meet specific educational, certification, and examination criteria to obtain licenses, with most requiring formal education, certification from recognized professional organizations, and ongoing continuing education. The bill sets standards for professional practice, including supervision requirements, scope of practice limitations, and disciplinary procedures for violations. Notably, the law provides a transition period for current professionals, allowing them to continue practicing while obtaining proper licensure, with full implementation set for January 1, 2026. The legislation aims to enhance patient safety by ensuring that medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures are performed only by qualified, properly trained, and licensed professionals, with clear guidelines for education, certification, and professional conduct.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H590