S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:08:05

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 44:70:08:05 - Destruction of care records

After the minimum retention period of five years from the actual visit date of care required by the provisions of § 44:70:08:03, the care record may be destroyed at the discretion of the facility. Before the destruction of the care record, the facility shall prepare and retain a resident index or abstract. The resident index or abstract shall include:

(1) Name;

(2) Date of birth;

(3) Summary of visit dates;

(4) Name of attending or admitting physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner; and

(5) Diagnosis

The facility shall destroy the care record in a way that maintains confidentiality.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:08:05

38 SDR 115, effective 1/9/2012; 46 SDR 065, effective 11/26/2019

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(10).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(10).