Physical Facility Requirements
Effective Aug 10, 2018Mass. Register #1371MGL c. 111, §§ 3 and 5N through 5QDepartment of Public Health
(A) Each mammography facility shall:
- (1) Maintain its physical facilities in good repair in a safe, comfortable and sanitary state;
- (2) Provide adequate space and equipment for reception and waiting areas, for adminis- trative and staff offices, and for storage of patient records;
- (3) Provide consultation, examination, and dressing areas appropriate to the services provided by the facility. Each facility shall furnish and arrange such areas in a manner that is consistent with their use and that safeguards the personal dignity and privacy (in terms of both sight and sound) of the patient during interview and examination;
- (4) Provide conveniently located hand washing and toilet facilities adequate for patient and personnel, as appropriate to the services provided at the facility. A hand washing facility shall be immediately available and convenient to each examination area for staff use;
- (5) Provide secure/locked location not accessible to unauthorized persons for storage of reports and records;
- (6) Provide all rooms which do not have direct access to the outside, including toilets and utility areas, with satisfactory mechanical ventilation;
- (7) Be accessible to individuals with disabilities and comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements for accessibility;
- (8) Maintain supplies and equipment appropriate in quantity and type to the specific services which the facility offers its patients;
- (9) Keep supplies and equipment safe, sanitary and in good working condition as necessary for the services offered by the facility;
- (10) Disinfect diagnostic and therapeutic equipment after each use in accordance with recognized standards of practice;
- (11) Establish and enforce a preventative maintenance program to ensure all equipment is in safe working order. A maintenance check shall be regularly performed on all mechanical and electronic medical equipment. Electrified equipment shall be properly grounded and calibrated consistent with manufacturer's recommendations; and
- (12) Develop and maintain a written fire safety plan and make a copy of this plan available to all staff members.