Section 210.2500  Laboratory, Pharmacy and Radiological Services

a)         Each Postsurgical Recovery Care Center Model shall meet the following:

1)         Possess a valid Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificate for those tests performed by the Model; and

2)         Have a written agreement with a laboratory that possesses a valid CLIA certificate to perform any required laboratory procedures that are not performed in the center.

b)         Blood shall not be administered in the Model, but blood products may be administered in the Model.

c)         Pharmacy services shall be provided directly by the Model or by contract with a pharmacy licensed pursuant to the Pharmacy Practice Act.

d)         Pharmacy services not provided by contract must be under the direction of a registered pharmacist employed by the Model on a full-time, part-time or consulting basis.

e)         All drugs and medicines shall be stored and dispensed in accordance with applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

f)         Radiologic services sufficient to perform and interpret the radiological examinations necessary to meet the needs of the patients must be provided.

g)         All x-rays shall be read by a member of the medical staff or a consulting radiologist approved by the consulting committee.