N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-25.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:43A-25.1 - Additional requirements and exceptions

(a) An ambulatory care facility which provides computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or radiological services shall comply with N.J.A.C. 8:43A-1 through 11 and 13 through 19, and this subchapter. If the facility also provides surgical or anesthesia services, then the facility shall also comply with N.J.A.C. 8:43A-12.

1. An ambulatory care facility which provides only computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or radiological services need not comply with 8:43A-3.6(a)6, 13.3(a)7 and 13.3(a)8 for the purpose of licensure.

2. If the facility provides only computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or radiological services, a radiologic technologist may satisfy the requirement for an administrator at 8:43A-5.1.

3. If the facility provides only computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or radiological services, the part of 8:43A-3.1(a) which requires nursing services to be provided in the facility shall not apply, unless nursing services are ordered by a physician.

4. If the facility provides only computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or radiological services, the part of 8:43A-6.2(a) which requires a representative of the nursing staff to serve on the patient care policy committee shall not apply.

5. If the facility provides only computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or radiological services, the part of 8:43A-18.1(b) which requires a representative of the nursing service to serve on the committee responsible for the quality assurance program shall not apply.

6. An ambulatory care facility which provides only computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or radiological services may satisfy the requirements of 8:43A-14.2 for an infection control committee by requiring the person responsible for the infection prevention and control program to ensure that the medical director and other professional staff participate in the development and implementation of the program, including the development, implementation, and review of the policies and procedures required by 8:43A-14.2(b).

7. If the facility provides only computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or radiological services, the part of 8:43A-3.1(a) which requires counseling services to be provided directly by the facility or through written agreement shall not apply.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-25.1