NAC449.61378. Radiological services: Availability; interpretation and reporting of films; storage and retention.

     1. Each independent center for emergency medical care shall provide basic radiological services performed by a person who is certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists or a person who has equivalent qualifications. Radiological services must be available during all hours of operation of the center to meet the needs of its patients and medical staff.

     2. All X-ray films requested by a physician at an independent center for emergency medical care must be interpreted by a radiologist. The radiologist shall provide a final report for each X-ray film signed by the radiologist which must be filed with the medical record of the patient. A duplicate copy of the report must be kept within the radiology department of the center. Any positive or abnormal results from the X-ray report must be reported to the patient and the physician who requested the X ray.

     3. All X-ray reports and roentgenograms must be preserved or microfilmed for at least the length of time specified in the applicable statute of limitations governing medical malpractice.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-1-95)