Section 11.195. Record retention

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(a) Information in an enrolled client’s record which is periodically updated or is of a nonpermanent nature shall be kept for at least 4 years or until audits or litigation is resolved. Thereafter, these record items may be purged.
(b) Client records shall be kept for at least 4 years following a client’s departure or until audits or litigation is resolved.
(c) If the client transfers from the center to another facility, a summary of the client’s records, including information on medications, diet, activities and most current vital signs, shall be transferred with the client.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 6 Pa. Code § 11.13 (relating to administration and organization); 6 Pa. Code § 11.113 (relating to record of discharge); and 6 Pa. Code § 11.212 (relating to applicability).

                    
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