Wash. Admin. Code § 246-817-310 - Patient record retention and accessibility requirements
(1) A licensed
dentist shall keep readily accessible patient records for at least six years
from the date of the last treatment.
(2) A licensed dentist shall respond to a
written request from a patient to examine or copy a patient's record within
fifteen working days after receipt. A licensed dentist shall comply with
chapter 70.02 RCW for all patient record requests.
(3) A licensed dentist shall comply with
chapter 70.02 RCW and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act,
45 C.F.R. destruction and privacy regulations.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.32.035. 95-21-041, § 246-817-310, filed 10/10/95, effective 11/10/95.
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