Arizona SB1121 allows health professionals to forgo lead aprons if the procedure room has a radiation protection system.

Arizona SB1121 amends the state's health care regulations to allow hospitals and other health care institutions to exempt physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and other health professionals from wearing lead aprons during procedures involving ionizing radiation. This exemption applies if the procedure room is equipped with a radiation protection system. The bill defines a radiation protection system as a shielding system designed to protect against scatter or direct ionizing radiation exposure, providing protection equal to or greater than a .25 millimeter lead-equivalent apron and.

Arizona SB1121 allows health professionals to forgo lead aprons if the procedure room has a radiation protection system.

Arizona SB1121 amends the state's health care regulations to allow hospitals and other health care institutions to exempt physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and other health professionals from wearing lead aprons during procedures involving ionizing radiation. This exemption applies if the procedure room is equipped with a radiation protection system. The bill defines a radiation protection system as a shielding system designed to protect against scatter or direct ionizing radiation exposure, providing protection equal to or greater than a .25 millimeter lead-equivalent apron and.