STATE OF WISCONSIN
Radiography Examining Board
IN THE MATTER OF RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE
RADIOGRAPHY EXAMINING BOARD
ORDER OF THE RADIOGRAPHY EXAMINING BOARD
ADOPTING RULES
(CLEARINGHOUSE RULE 16-030)
ORDER
An order of the Radiography Examining Board to amend RAD 4.01 (2) and 4.02 (2) relating to scope of practice.
Analysis prepared by the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
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ANALYSIS
Statutes interpreted:
None.
Explanation of agency authority:
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.” Related statute or rule:
None.
Plain language analysis:
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 rule amends the administrative code to reference the 2013 standards.
Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation:
None.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states:
Illinois:
The standards of practice in Illinois Administrative Code do not reference the American Society of Radiologic Technologist standards.
Iowa:
The standards of practice in Iowa Administrative Code do not reference the American Society of Radiologic Technologist standards.
Michigan:
The standards of practice in Michigan Administrative Code do not reference the American Society of Radiologic Technologist standards.
Minnesota:
The standards of practice in Minnesota Administrative Code do not reference the American Society of Radiologic Technologist standards.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
This rule updates the applicable scope of practice standards to reference the current 2013 American Society of Radiologic Technologists standards. Neighboring states requirements were also reviewed.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
The rule was posted for public comment on the economic impact of the rule, including how the rule may affect businesses, local government units, and individuals, for a period of 14 days. No comments were received.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis document is attached.
