A facility shall retain care records for a minimum of five years from the actual visit date of service or resident care. The retention of the record for five years is not affected by additional and future visit dates. Records of minors shall be retained until the minor reaches the age of majority plus an additional two years, but no less than ten years from the actual visit date of service or resident care.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:08:03
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(10).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(10).
Storage of medical or care records, § 44:70:08:04.