S.D. Admin. R. 44:75:09:08 - Destruction of medical records

After the minimum retention period of ten years from the actual visit date of care outlined in § 44:75:09:06, the facility may, at its discretion, destroy the medical record. Before the destruction of the medical record, the facility shall prepare and retain a patient index or abstract. The patient index or abstract shall include:

(1) Name;

(2) Medical record number;

(3) Date of birth;

(4) Summary of visit dates;

(5) Attending or admitting physician; and

(6) Diagnosis or diagnosis code.

The facility shall destroy the medical record in a way that maintains confidentiality.

Notes

S.D. Admin. R. 44:75:09:08

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015; 50 SDR 062, effective 11/27/2023

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(10).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(10).