S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:09:08

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

Section 44:73:09:08 - Destruction of medical records

After the required retention period outlined in § 44:73:09:06, the facility may, at its discretion, destroy the medical record. Before the destruction of the medical record, the facility shall prepare and retain a resident index or abstract. The resident index or abstract must include the resident's:

(1) Name;

(2) Medical record number;

(3) Date of birth;

(4) Summary of care dates;

(5) Attending or admitting physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner; and

(6) Diagnosis or diagnosis code.

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

S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:09:08

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015; 51 SDR 053, effective 11/11/2024

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.