4 CCR 748-1.16 - Protection & Disposition of Patient Records
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
1.
Required under generally accepted standards of practice to document, without
limitation, patient history, care, progress, or status; or
2. Responsible for patient access to, or the
security, maintenance, storage, disposal, or disposition of patient
records.
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.
Notes
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