New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 8 - HEALTH
Chapter 43A - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR LICENSING OF AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES
Subchapter 25 - COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY CT, MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING MRI, AND RADIOLOGICAL SERVICES
Section 8:43A-25.5 - Physical plant; radiological services

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 8:43A-25.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) If radiological services are provided in a freestanding facility, the suite shall contain the following:

1. A radiographic room(s) that has an area of at least 250 square feet or greater as necessary to comply with equipment manufacturer specifications if the facility provides computerized tomography or magnetic resonance imaging services;

2. A film processing room, unless the facility exclusively uses digital technology;

3. A viewing area, unless the facility exclusively uses digital technology;

4. Film storage facilities for active, inactive, and unexposed film, unless the facility exclusively uses digital technology;

5. Office space for medical staff and administrative functions;

6. A waiting area for ambulatory patients and patients requiring wheelchairs or stretchers;

7. A dressing area(s) with convenient access to public toilets;

8. Separate toilet rooms with handwashing facilities for staff, visitors, and patients;

9. Handwashing facilities that are within each procedure room or, with respect to magnetic resonance imaging procedure rooms, located immediately outside the procedure room, as specified by the equipment manufacturer;

10. A control desk and reception area;

11. Storage facilities, including at least the following:
i. A room, closet, or cabinetry for storage of clean and sterile supplies; and

ii. A room for holding of soiled clinical material; and

12. A housekeeping room that contains a service sink and storage for housekeeping supplies and equipment.

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