South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-16 - Minimum Standards for Licensing Hospitals and Institutional General Infirmaries
Sec2 61-16.1200 - PATIENT CARE AND SERVICES
Section 61-16.1203 - Radiology

A. Imaging services shall be under the supervision of a full-time radiologist, consulting radiologist, or a physician experienced in the particular imaging modality and the physician in charge must have the credentials required by facility policies.

B. Activities of the imaging service may include radio-therapy.

C. All imaging equipment shall be operated by personnel trained in the use of imaging equipment and knowledgeable of all applicable safety precautions required by the Department. Copies of additional regulations are available from the Department.

D. A written, signed/authenticated report on each x-ray or diagnostic image and therapy treatment shall be made a part of the patient's record; copies of the report shall be readily accessible in the imaging department. Each request for x-ray or diagnostic image examination shall include a concise statement of the reason for the examination.

E. The length of time that an x-ray image shall be kept on file shall be determined by the individual hospital. For its own protection, every hospital should consult with its legal counsel before selling or disposing of film.

F. Patients and employees shall be provided protection from radiation in accordance with current practices outlined by the Department.

G. Ultrasound and echocardiogram services shall be available within one hour on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.