South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:76 - Ambulatory surgery center facilities
Chapter 44:76:08 - Medical record services
Section 44:76:08:06 - Retention of medical records
Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 44:76:08:06
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
A facility shall retain medical records for a minimum of ten years from the actual visit date of service or patient care. The retention of the record for ten years is not affected by additional and future visit dates. Records of minors shall be retained until the minor reaches the age of majority plus an additional two years, but no less than ten years from the actual visit date of service or patient care. The retention of the record for ten years is not affected by additional and future visit dates.
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(10).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(10).
Storage of medical records, § 44:76:08:07.
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