N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 §§ 712-1.12

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024

Section 712-1.12 - Radiology facilities

(a) Radiology suites shall include:

(1) Radiographic room or rooms, with the number of diagnostic x-ray units dependent on the size of the hospital.

(2) A film processing room. Provision shall be made for film storage, either within the processing room or in a separate film storage room.

(3) A minimum of one toilet room for each sex.

(4) A dressing area for ambulatory patients.

(5) A holding area for stretcher patients.

(6) A waiting area for ambulatory patients.

(7) Office space with film-viewing facilities as required by the workload.

(b) Therapeutic radiation services, when provided, shall require the following spaces, which may be part of the radiological suite:

(1) therapeutic radiation room or rooms;

(2) waiting area for ambulatory patients;

(3) holding area for stretcher patients;

(4) dressing area for ambulatory patients;

(5) a minimum of one toilet room for each sex; and

(6) office space for staff, dependent on the number of patients served.

(c) Radiological and therapeutic radiation areas located outside of New York City shall comply with Part 16 of this Title (State Sanitary Code). Radiological and therapeutic radiation areas located in New York City shall comply with article 175 of the New York City Health Code.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 §§ 712-1.12