Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.12 - Perinatal and Neonatal Referral Center Standards
Section 30.08.12.10 - Diagnostic Imaging Capabilities

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IV

A hospital shall have:

A. The capability of providing emergency ultrasound imaging and interpretation for obstetrical patients 24 hours per day;

E

E

B. The capability of providing detailed ultrasonography and fetal assessment, including Doppler studies, with interpretation for obstetrical patients 24 hours a day;

E

E

C. The capability of providing maternal echocardiology with interpretation for obstetrical patients 24 hours a day;

E

E

D. The capability of providing portable x-ray imaging with interpretation for neonatal patients 24 hours a day;

E

E

E. The capability of providing portable head ultrasound with interpretation for neonatal patients;

E

E

F. The capability on campus of providing computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with interpretation;

O

E

G. Neonatal echocardiography equipment and an experienced technician shall be available on campus as needed with interpretation by a pediatric cardiologist;

E

E

H. A pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratory and appropriate staff; and

O

E

I. The capability of providing interventional radiology services for:

(1) Obstetrical patients; and

E

E

(2) Neonatal patients.

O

E