Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-4.118 - Medical Records
(1) The licensee
must designate a full-time employee as being responsible and accountable for
the facility's medical records.
(2)
Each medical record must contain sufficient information to clearly identify the
resident, his or her diagnosis and treatment, and results.
(3) Medical records must be retained for a
period of five years from the date of discharge. In the case of a minor, the
record must be retained for 3 years after a resident reaches legal age under
state law.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 400.23 FS. Law Implemented 400.141, 400.23 FS.
New 4-1-82, Amended 4-1-84, 3-2-88, Formerly 10D-29.118, Amended 4-18-94, 12-21-15.
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