California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 1 - General Acute Care Hospitals
Article 3 - Basic Services
Section 70259 - Radiological Service Space
Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 70259
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) There shall be sufficient space maintained to adequately provide radiological services. This shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1) A separate X-ray room large enough to accommodate the necessary radiographic equipment and to allow easy maneuverability of stretchers and wheelchairs.
(2) Toilet facilities located adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity.
(3) Dressing room facilities for patients.
(4) Film processing area.
(5) Sufficient storage space for all the necessary X-ray equipment, supplies and for exposed X-ray film and copies of reports.
(6) Suitable area for viewing and reporting of radiographic examinations.
(b) If X-ray examinations are to be performed on outpatients, outpatient access to the radiological spaces shall not traverse a nursing unit.
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