Part A:
Organization

Section 2A: Facility

STANDARD – Examination Areas

2.1A Adequate facilities must be provided for all operations of the facility so that patient comfort, safety, dignity and privacy are ensured as well as staff comfort and safety. Areas must have sufficient space, be well maintained and be clean. This also includes meeting all federal, state and local requirements regarding health, radiation and occupational safety. This includes:

2.1.1A waiting, reception and patient/staff bathrooms;

(See Guidelines below for further recommendations.)

2.1.2A radioactive materials use and storage areas;

2.1.3A diagnostic imaging and processing areas must include adequate space and proper orientation to eliminate “cross talk” (counts being acquired from other than the patient being imaged) into images from other patients, radioactive materials or radioactive waste;

2.1.4A patient education, consultation and examination areas with accessible hand washing for staff;

2.1.5A performance of stress procedures within appropriate proximity of the imaging area including adequate space for performing resuscitation in case of emergency;

2.1.6A adequate space, facility configuration and doorways for the emergency transport of patients from patient care areas and for emergency exit of staff;

2.1.7A therapeutic procedures areas (if applicable);

2.1.8A adequate utilities must be available, based upon the types of procedures and workload. These utilities include water taps, lighting, electrical outlets, emergency power, telephones, heating/cooling and ventilation.

STANDARD – Interpretation Areas

2.2A Adequate designated space must be provided for the interpretation of exam results and preparation of reports.

STANDARD – Storage

2.3A Adequate space that ensures confidentiality and security must be provided for:

2.3.1A patient records, reports and digital data storage areas;

2.3.2A administration records and support areas;

2.3.3A equipment/supply storage areas.

Section 2A: Facility
Guidelines

2.1.1A It is preferable that separate rest room facilities be provided for patients and staff.