Rhode Island
"The accuracy of noninvasive vascular studies depends on
the knowledge, skill and experience of the technologist and interpreter.
Consequently, the providers of interpretations must be capable of
demonstrating documented training and experience and maintain documentation
for post-payment audit. All noninvasive vascular diagnostic studies
must be either 1) performed by, or under the general supervision
of, persons that have demonstrated minimum entry level competency
by being credentialed in vascular technology, or (2) performed in
laboratories accredited in vascular technology. Examples of appropriate
personnel certification include the Registered Vascular Technologist
(RVT) credential and the Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) credential
in Vascular Technology, and appropriate laboratory accreditation
include the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular
Laboratories (ICAVL), or the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Effective January 1, 2005 in Arkansas, Louisiana, Eastern Missouri,
New Mexico and Oklahoma, documentation of either the RVS, RVT or
facility accreditation will be required upon request. Effective
09/15/2005 in Rhode Island, documentation of either the RVS, RVT
or facility accreditation will be required upon request. Supervisory
levels of diagnostic tests must be in accordance with Program Memorandum
B-01-28.16"
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