NAC457.313. Preliminary interpretation and reports of mammograms; standards for mammography records and reports.

The operator of a facility shall ensure that:

     1. Each mammogram has a preliminary interpretation not later than 7 working days after the mammogram is performed;

     2. For each mammogram that indicates cancerous or potentially cancerous tissue, the responsible provider of care of the patient is contacted at the time the preliminary interpretation is complete;

     3. For each mammogram that otherwise indicates the need for additional workup or evaluation which prevents the written report from being sent to the responsible provider of care of the patient within 7 working days, the responsible provider of care is contacted at the time the preliminary interpretation is complete; and

     4. Mammography records and reports comply with the provisions of 21 C.F.R. § 900.12.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 7-7-94; A by R033-06, 6-28-2006)