S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:09:06
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024
A facility shall retain medical records for a minimum of ten years from the date of established resident care. The facility shall retain the records of a minor until the minor reaches the age of majority plus an additional two years, but no less than ten years from the date of established resident care. Initial, annual, and significant-change resident assessment records required by § 44:73:06:10 must be retained for ten years from the date of established resident care. The retention of the record for ten years is not affected by additional and future visit dates.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:09:06
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.
Storage of medical records, § 44:73:09:07.