Physical Facility Requirements

(A) Each mammography facility shall: (1) Maintain its physical facilities in good repair in a safe, comfortable and sanitary state; (2) Provide adequate space and equipment for reception and waiting areas, for adminis­ trative and staff offices, and for storage of patient records; Provide consultation, examination, and dressing areas appropriate to the services provided by the facility. Each facility shall furnish and arrange such areas in a manner that is consistent with their use and that safeguards the personal dignity and privacy (in terms of both sight and sound) of the patient during interview and examination; (4) Provide conveniently located hand washing and toilet facilities adequate for patient and personnel, as appropriate to the services provided at the facility. A hand washing facility shall be immediately available and convenient to each examination area for staff use; (5) Provide secure/locked location not accessible to unauthorized persons for storage of reports and records; (6) Provide all rooms which do not have direct access to the outside, including toilets and utility areas, with satisfactory mechanical ventilation; (7) Be accessible to individuals with disabilities and comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements for accessibility; (8) Maintain supplies and equipment appropriate in quantity and type to the specific services which the facility offers its patients; (9) Keep supplies and equipment safe, sanitary and in good working condition as necessary for the services offered by the facility; (10) Disinfect diagnostic and therapeutic equipment after each use in accordance with recognized standards of practice; (11) Establish and enforce a preventative maintenance program to ensure all equipment is in safe working order. A maintenance check shall be regularly performed on all mechanical and electronic medical equipment. Electrified equipment shall be properly grounded and calibrated consistent with manufacturer's recommendations; and (12) Develop and maintain a written fire safety plan and make a copy of this plan available to all staff members.