NEMA Publishes Standard regarding CT access controls.

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NEMA has published NEMA XR 26 Access Controls for Computer Tomography: Identification, Interlocks, and Logs. It applies to particular functioning of computer tomography (CT) system, as covered by scope of IEC 60601-2-44, and relates to who has access/permission to use system for clinical or other uses. Standard also contains functionality for use in facility's QA program, such as capturing operator and patient information, as well as information related to saved changes in protocols.



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NEMA Publishes NEMA XR 26 Access Controls for Computed Tomography: Identification, Interlocks, and Logs



ROSSLYN, Va. – The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA XR 26 Access Controls for Computer Tomography: Identification, Interlocks, and Logs.



NEMA XR 26 applies to the particular functioning of a computer tomography (CT) system (as covered by the scope of IEC 60601-2-44). This standard relates to who has access/permission to use the system for clinical or other uses.  This includes the ability to assign specific permissions to selected uses that are above those needed for daily routine scanning, such as the authorization to save protocols and add provisions to secure the user interface based on a manual lock. It contains the functionality for use in a facility’s quality assurance program such as capturing operator and patient information, as well as information related to saved changes in protocols.



This standard is not intended to change the existing service or applications access or permissions currently available on CT scanners, nor is it intended to define all access or quality assurance related functionality.



The contents and scope of NEMA XR-2012 may be may be viewed, or a hardcopy or electronic copy purchased for $57 by visiting global.ihs.com, or contacting IHS by phone at 800-854-7179 (U.S. only) or 303-397-7956 (international).



NEMA is the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Its member companies manufacture a diverse set of products including power transmission and distribution equipment, lighting systems, factory automation and control systems, and medical diagnostic imaging systems. Worldwide annual sales of NEMA-scope products exceed $120 billion.



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