Ohio Admin. Code 3701-84-11 - General medical records requirements
(A)
Each provider of a HCS shall maintain a
legible medical record for each patient that
is readily accessible to staff for use throughout the
course of the patient's treatment that documents, in a timely manner and
in accordance with acceptable standards of practice, the patient's needs,
and assessments,
and services rendered. Each medical record shall be
legible and readily accessible to staff for use in the ordinary course of
treatment.
(B) Each
provider of a HCS shall not disclose
individual medical records except as authorized by the patient or allowed by
state and federal laws and regulations, and the provisions of this
chapter.
(C) Each
provider of a HCS shall systematically
review records for conformance with acceptable standards of practice and the
requirements of Chapter 3701-84 of the Administrative Code.
(D) Each provider
of a HCS shall maintain an adequate medical record keeping system and
take appropriate measures to protect medical records against theft, loss,
destruction, and unauthorized use.
(E) Each HCS shall have policies and
procedures to ensure the confidentiality of patient medical records.
(F) Each provider
of a HCS shall maintain medical records as necessary to verify the
information and reports required by statute or regulation for six years from
the date of the patient's discharge.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3702.11, 3702.13
Rule Amplifies: 3702.11, 3702.12, 3702.13, 3702.14, 3702.141, 3702.15, 3702.16, 3702.18, 3702.19, 3702.20
Prior Effective Dates: 03/01/1997, 03/24/2003, 06/21/2012, 08/01/2017
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