Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 28 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
Article 51 - HOME HEALTH AGENCY LICENSURE
Section 28-51-110 - Clinical records and client records
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) General provisions. A clinical record or client record containing pertinent past and current findings shall be maintained in accordance with accepted professional standards for each patient or client receiving home health services.
(b) Content of clinical record. Each clinical record shall contain at least the following:
(c) Content of client record. Each client record shall contain at least the following:
(d) Retention. Each clinical record and each client record shall be retained in a retrievable form for at least five years after the date of the last discharge of the patient or client. If the licensee discontinues operation, provision shall be made for retention of records.
(e) Safeguard against loss or unauthorized use. Written policies and procedures shall be developed regarding the use and removal of documents from the patient record or client record and the conditions for release of information. The patient's, client's, or guardian's written consent shall be required for release of information not required by law.