Section 449.61378 - Radiological services: Availability; interpretation and reporting of films; storage and retention1. 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.Nev. Admin. Code § 449.61378
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-1-95