Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R432. Health, Family Health and Preparedness, Licensing |
R432-650. End Stage Renal Disease Facility Rules |
R432-650-11. Medical Records
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(1) Each ESRD facility must store and file medical records to allow for easy staff access.
(a) Medical records shall be safeguarded from loss, defacement, tampering, fires, and floods.
(b) Medical records shall be protected against access by unauthorized individuals.
(2) The licensee must retain medical records for at least seven years after the last date of patient care. Records of minors shall be retained until the minor reaches the age of majority plus an additional two years. In no case shall the record be retained less than seven years.
(3) All patient records shall be retained within the facility upon change of ownership.