Okla. Admin. Code § 435:60-7-2

Current through Vol. 41, No. 24, September 3, 2024

Section 435:60-7-2 - Supervision; physician responsibility; independent care prohibited

(a) The health care services performed by a radiologist assistant shall be done under the supervision of a radiologist who retains responsibility for patient care.

(b) A radiologist assistant must function only under the supervision of a licensed and board certified radiologist. Nothing in the Radiologist Assistant Act shall be construed to permit radiologist assistants to provide health care services independent of radiologist supervision. Radiologist supervision shall be conducted in accordance with the following standards:

(1) The supervising radiologist is responsible for the formulation or approval of all orders and protocols (whether standing orders, direct orders, or any other orders or protocols) that direct the delivery of health care services, and the supervising radiologist shall periodically review such orders and protocols.

(2) The supervising radiologist regularly reviews the health care services provided by the radiologist assistant and any problems or complications encountered.

(3) The radiologist assistant is an agent of the supervising radiologist and shall not be the employer of the supervising radiologist.

(4) The supervising radiologist is available physically or through direct telecommunications for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies or patient referral.

(5) The supervising radiologist routinely is present in the facility to provide radiologic services to patients.

Okla. Admin. Code § 435:60-7-2

Added at 26 Ok Reg 681, eff 2-19-09 (emergency); Added at 26 Ok Reg 2578, eff 7-11-09