N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.9.15

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 16.25.9.15 - RADIOLOGICAL SERVICES

A. Full service veterinary practices must have the capacity to render adequate diagnostic radiological services either in the facility or through an agreement to provide these services through another facility.

B. All exposed radiographs shall be the property of the veterinary facility that originally ordered them to be prepared and shall be stored where easily maintained and accessible by that facility for a period of three years.

C. All radiographs shall have a permanent, legible identification and shall include the following information:

(1) the hospital, clinic or veterinarian name;

(2) the location, city and state of the facility;

(3) client identification;

(4) patient identification;

(5) the date the radiograph was taken; and

(6) anatomical orientation, left or right, as indicated.

D. Radiographs shall be temporarily released in a timely manner to another veterinarian who has the authorization of the owner or agent or directly to the owner or agent. Return of said radiographs to the originating veterinarian shall also be accomplished in a timely manner. Transfer of radiographs shall be documented in the medical record.

E. If radiographs are transferred permanently, the transfer shall be documented in the medical record.

F. Radiographs originating at an emergency hospital shall become the property of the next attending veterinary facility upon receipt of the radiographs. Transfer of radiographs shall be documented in the medical record.

G. Pursuant to the state of New Mexico Environmental Protection Act, 20.3.6 NMAC, each facility shall maintain an x-ray log containing the examinations and the dates the examinations were performed. The log shall indicate when techniques for procedures vary from those specified in Subparagraph (c), Paragraph (1), Subsection A of 20.3.6.602 NMAC.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.9.15

16.25.9.15 NMAC - Rp 16.25.9.15 NMAC, 01-17-2014