Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 150.000 - Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities
Section 150.006 - Other Professional Services and Diagnostic Services
Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.150
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) Each resident or resident's guardian shall have the right to designate other licensed practitioners of his or her choice.
(B) Dental.
(1) All
residents shall be assisted to obtain proper dental care including
prophylactic, therapeutic and emergency dental services. Such services shall be
rendered with the knowledge of the primary care provider and consent of the
resident or the resident's guardian.
(2) All dental services shall be documented
and recorded in the clinical record.
(3) A SNCFC shall appoint a consultant
dentist with experience or training in developmental disabilities who shall
participate in the development of patient care policies related to dental
health, familiarize him or herself with the dental condition, needs and care of
each resident, and as necessary, participate in periodic staff conferences. A
SNCFC shall retain the services of a dental hygienist to work under the general
supervision of the consultant dentist. The dental hygienist shall conduct
periodic inspections of residents every six months and develop dental disease
prevention programs within the facility. A SNCFC shall ensure each resident has
a complete dental examination annually.
(C) Podiatric.
(1) All residents shall have proper foot care
and foot wear.
(2) When the
services of a podiatrist are needed or requested, such services shall be
rendered with the knowledge of the primary care provider.
(3) All podiatric services shall be
documented and recorded in the clinical record.
(D) Residents shall be assisted to obtain other routine or special services as their needs may require, such as:
(1) Eye examinations and eye
glasses;
(2) Auditory testing and
hearing aids.
(E) Residents shall be assisted to prepare for and meet appointments punctually at outpatient departments, clinics and primary care provider offices as scheduled.
(F) Diagnostic Services.
(1) Facilities shall make arrangements for
the prompt and convenient performance of regular and emergency diagnostic,
laboratory, X-ray and other clinical tests or procedures when ordered by the
resident's primary care provider or the facility's staff physician.
(2) All findings and reports shall be
recorded in the resident's clinical record.
(3) On-site clinical laboratory testing is
limited to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests. The
facility must hold an active CLIA certificate of waiver.
(4) Facilities shall not use or store X-ray
equipment.
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