1. (1) If an outpatient center for primary care provides diagnostic imaging services, the center must meet the following standards:

   1. (a) a qualified full-time, part-time, or consulting radiologist must be utilized to interpret radiographic tests that are determined by the medical staff to require a radiologist's specialized knowledge;
   2. (b) only personnel designated as qualified by the medical staff, and meeting requirements of state law, may use the radiographic equipment and administer procedures;
   3. (c) each report that contains interpretations must be signed by the radiologist or other practitioner who provided the radiological services; and

   4. (d) the facility must maintain diagnostic imaging film and electrodiagnostic tracings:

      1. (i) for at least five years; and
      2. (ii) interpretations must be retained for the same periods required for the medical records provided by ARM 37.106.402.

Authorizing statute(s): 50-5-103, 53-6-106, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 50-5-103, 50-5-106, 50-5-201, MCA

History: NEW, 2011 MAR p. 578, Eff. 4/15/11.