(1) Each independent physiological laboratory must have a governing body
responsible for the management, control and operation of the facility. Said governing
body is responsible for employing a qualified person to serve as the laboratory's medical
director. Any change in the appointment of the laboratory’s medical director must be
promptly reported to the State Board of Health. Correspondence and inquiries from the
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and Independent Physiological Laboratories State Board of Health will be directed to the medical director, and the medical director is responsible for responding to same.
(2) Each independent physiological laboratory is required to maintain a permanent
facility in Alabama where its records are kept. Any changes in the location of this
facility must be submitted to this office for approval, prior to relocating.
(3) Each independent physiological laboratory shall employ or have under contract
a physician who serves as the medical director of the laboratory. Said medical director
must be a physician licensed to practice in Alabama. The medical director's duties are as
follows: