Requirements and Responsibilities for Physician Consultants

PURPOSE: This rule establishes requirements for physician consultants including qualifications and supervisory responsibilities. (1) The physician consultant shall meet the requirements for the interpreting physician as specified in 19 CSR 20-11.040(1) and (2). (2) The physician consultant shall document in writing annually that— (A) S/he has checked the procedural manuals and observed, at least monthly, the operator’s performance; (B) S/he has verified that equipment and personnel meet applicable rules of this chapter; (C) Safe operating procedures are used; and (D) All other requirements of this chapter are being met. AUTHORITY: sections 192.762 and 192.766, RSMo Supp. 1992.* This rule was previously filed as 19 CSR 20-11.030. Emergency rule filed Oct. 5, 1992, effective Oct. 15, 1992, expired Feb. 12, 1993. Emergency rule filed Feb. 3, 1993, effective Feb 13, 1993, expired June 12, 1993. Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1992, effective June 7, 1993. Changed to 19 CSR 30-11.030 July 30, 1998. *Original authority 1992.