Code of Colorado Regulations
700 - Department of Regulatory Agencies
748 - Division of Professions and Occupations - Office of Speech-Language Pathology Certification
4 CCR 748-1 - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST RULES AND REGULATIONS
Section 4 CCR 748-1.16 - Protection & Disposition of Patient Records
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, March 10, 2024
The purpose of this Rule is to specify a certified speech-language pathologist's responsibilities with respect to the patient access to, and security, maintenance, storage, disposal, and disposition of patient records as set forth in section 12-305-118, C.R.S.
A. For purposes of this Rule and section 12-305-118, C.R.S., "certified speech-language pathologist responsible for patient records" means a certified speech-language pathologist who is
B. A certified speech-language pathologist responsible for patient records shall comply with the requirements of section 12-305-118, C.R.S., and with state and federal laws pertaining to patient access to, or the security, maintenance, storage, disposal, or disposition of patient records.
C. A certified speech-language pathologist responsible for patient records may comply with the requirements of section 12-305-118(1), C.R.S., by adopting a written plan used by a hospital, clinic, or other organization with whom the speech-language pathologist is affiliated, provided that the written plan complies with the requirements of this Rule.
D. A certified speech-language pathologist responsible for patient records shall comply with his or her written plan developed under section 12-305-118(1), C.R.S., to the extent said plan does not violate state or federal law.
E. If a practice is composed of multiple certified speech-language pathologists responsible for patient records, the practice may provide the information required by section 12-305-118(3), C.R.S., on behalf of all certificate holders in the practice.
F. In the case of an investigation, pending disciplinary action, or other administrative action undertaken by the Director, a certified speech-language pathologist shall retain patient records until the investigation, disciplinary action, or other administrative action is complete.