3701-83-11 General medical records requirements.

(A) The HCF shall maintain a medical record for each patient 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) The HCF shall not disclose individual medical records except as provided by state and federal laws and regulations.

(C) The HCF shall systematically review the records for conformance with acceptable standards of practice and the requirements of Chapter 3701-83 of the Administrative Code.

(D) The HCF shall maintain an adequate medical record keeping system and take appropriate measures to protect medical records against theft, loss, destruction, and unauthorized use. The HCF shall have policies and procedures to ensure the confidentiality of patient medical records.

(E) The HCF shall maintain medical records as necessary to verify the information and reports required by statute or regulation for at least six years from the date of discharge.

Effective: 04/24/2011
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 02/07/2011 and 02/10/2016
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3702.13, 3702.30
Rule Amplifies: 3702.12, 3702.13, 3702.30
Prior Effective Dates: 1/13/1996, 9/5/02