Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-5-17 - HOSPICES
Section 420-5-17-.21 - Laboratory And Radiological Services

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 420-5-17-.21

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

(1) Policies and procedures list the source of laboratory and radiology services and defines whether these services are provided by the hospice or under arrangement with an outside source.

(2) A hospice which does not provide laboratory, radiology, or other diagnostic services, must make arrangements for obtaining these services.

(3) Services provided must meet all applicable federal, state and local laws.

(4) Laboratory services shall be obtained from a laboratory which is CLIA (1988) certified to provide these services. X-ray services may be provided by a portable X-ray supplier, a facility licensed by the state to provide X-ray services, or a radiologist's office.

Author: Jimmy D. Prince

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-21-20, et seq.

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