Section R9-10-418. Radiology Services and Diagnostic Imaging Ser- vices

If radiology services or diagnostic imaging services are authorized to be provided on a nursing care institution's premises, an adminis- trator shall ensure that:

1.        Radiology services and diagnostic imaging services are provided in compliance with A.R.S. Title 30, Chapter 4 and 12 A.A.C. 1;

2.        A copy of a certificate documenting compliance with subsection (1) is maintained by the nursing care institu- tion;

3.        When needed by a resident, radiology services and diag- nostic imaging services delineated in the nursing care institution’s scope of services are provided on the nursing care institution's premises;

4.        Radiology services and diagnostic imaging services are provided:

a.         Under the direction of a physician; and

b.        According to an order that includes:

i.         The resident's name,

ii.        The name of the ordering individual,

iii.      The radiological or diagnostic imaging proce- dure ordered, and

iv.       The reason for the procedure;

5.        A medical director, attending physician, or radiologist interprets the radiologic or diagnostic image;

6.        A radiologic or diagnostic imaging report is prepared that includes:

a.         The resident's name;

b.        The date of the procedure;

c.         A medical director, attending physician, or radiolo- gist's interpretation of the image;

d.        The type and amount of radiopharmaceutical used, if applicable; and

e.         The resident’s adverse reaction to the radiopharma- ceutical, if any; and

7.        A radiologic or diagnostic imaging report is included in the resident's medical record.

Historical Note

Adopted effective January 28, 1980 (Supp. 80-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 2785, effective October 1, 2002 (Supp. 02-2). New Section R9-10-418 made by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2015, effective October 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Amended by exempt

rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 3334, effective October 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-4). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20

A.A.R. 1409, pursuant to Laws 2013, Ch. 10, § 13; effec- tive July 1, 2014 (Supp. 14-2).