Rule 15-16-1-41.84.30 - Radiologic, Imaging, and Other Diagnostic ServicesThe specific services available and the timeliness of availability of these services for emergency patients in PFER should be determined by the medical director of the PFER in collaboration with the directors of the diagnostic services and other appropriate individuals.
1. The following should be readily available 24 hours a day for emergency patients:A. Standard radiologic studies of bony and soft-tissue structures including, but not limited to:i. Cross-table lateral views of spine with full series to followii. Portable chest radiographs for acutely ill patients and for verification of placement of endotracheal tube, central line, or chest tubeiii. Soft-tissue views of the neckiv. Soft-tissue views of subcutaneous tissues to rule out the presence of foreign bodyv. Standard chest radiographs, abdominal series, etc.B. Pulmonary services i. Arterial blood gas determinationii. Peak flow determinationC. Fetal monitoring (nonstress test)/uterine monitoringD. Cardiovascular services ii. 12-Lead ECGs and rhythm stripsE. Emergency ultrasound services for the diagnosis of obstetric/gynecologic, cardiac and hemodynamic problems and other urgent conditions.2. The following services shall be available on an urgent basis. All equipment listed below must be available if service is provided by the facility. Such may be provided by on duty staff or on call staff available to respond within a reasonable period of time: A. Nuclear medicine i. Ventilation-perfusion lungs scansii. Other scintigraphy for trauma and other conditionsB. Radiographic i. Arteriography/venographyii. Computed tomography preferrediii. Dye-contrast studies (intravenous pyelography, gastrointestinal contrast, etc.)C. Vascular/flow studies including impedance plethysmography15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-41.84.30
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13