West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 32 - Acupuncture
Title 32 - LEGISLATIVE RULE BOARD OF ACUPUNCTURE
Series 32-06 - Standards Of Practice Of Acupuncture By Licensed Acupuncturists
Section 32-6-9 - Content and Retention of Acupuncture Medical Records

Universal Citation: 32 WV Code of State Rules 32-6-9

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024

9.1. Acupuncturists shall maintain written medical records justifying the course of treatment of each patient. These records shall include for each patient at least the following:

9.1.1. The patient's medical history;

9.1.2. Acupuncture and Oriental Medical diagnosis;

9.1.3. Diagnostic testing and imaging procedures and laboratory results;

9.1.4. Points used and any treatment procedures administered at each visit;

9.1.5. The practitioner's prescriptions and recommendations; and

9.1.6. Patient treatment plan with progress notes.

9.2. The practitioner shall maintain all medical records for a period of seven (7) years for adults. Records for minors shall l be maintained for six (6) years after the last date of service or until age 21, whichever is longer.

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