Rule 15-16-1-41.83.23 - Radiologic, Imaging, and Other Diagnostic Services The specific services available and the timeliness of availability of these services for emergency patients in FED should be determined by the medical director of the FED in collaboration with the directors of the diagnostic services and other appropriate individuals.
1. The following should be readily available 24 hours a day for emergency patients: a. Standard radiologic studies of bony and soft-tissue structures including, but not limited to: i. Cross-table lateral views of spine with full series to follow ii. Portable chest radiographs for acutely ill patients and for verification of placement of endotracheal tube, central line, or chest tube iii. Soft-tissue views of the neck iv. Soft-tissue views of subcutaneous tissues to rule out the presence of foreign body v. Standard chest radiographs, abdominal series, etc b. Pulmonary services i. Arterial blood gas determination ii. Peak flow determinationc. Fetal monitoring (nonstress test)/uterine monitoring d. Cardiovascular services ii. 12-Lead ECGs and rhythm strips e. Emergency ultrasound services for the diagnosis of obstetric/gynecologic, cardiac and hemodynamic problems and other urgent conditions. 2. The following services shall be available on an urgent basis. Such may be provided by on duty staff or on call staff available to respond within a reasonable period of time: a. Nuclear medicine i. Ventilation-perfusion lungs scans ii. Other scintigraphy for trauma and other conditions b. Radiographic i. Arteriography/venography iii. Dye-contrast studies (intravenous pyelography, gastrointestinal contrast, etc) c. Vascular/flow studies including impedance plethysmography 15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-41.83.23
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13