10A NCAC 39A .1209. QUALITY ASSURANCE

(a)  Facilities performing mammograms as a part of breast cancer screening and follow-up services under this Section shall be certified in accordance with Rules codified in 10 NCAC 03W .0200 - Mammography Certification.  After January 1, 1993, facilities must be accredited by the American College of Radiology for the performance of mammography.  A copy of 10 NCAC 03W .0200 may be obtained from the Division of Adult Health, 1915 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1915 at no cost.

(b)  Laboratories evaluating Pap smears as a part of cervical cancer screening and follow-up services under this Section shall be certified in accordance with rules codified in 10 NCAC 03W .0100 - Pap Smear Certification.  A copy of 10 NCAC 03W .0100 may be obtained from the Division of Public Health, 1915 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1915 at no cost.

 

History Note:        Filed as a Temporary Adoption Eff. December 1, 1992 for a Period of 180 Days or until the

permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;

Authority G.S. 130A-205; Sec. 301 & 317, Public Health Services Act, as amended;

Eff. April 1, 1993.