>>In California, state rules and regs require that the radiology film
(not just the written report) be maintained by the facility for the same
length of time that the (usually paper) medical record is kept.<<
I would be surprised if the rules and regs applied to anything other
than inpatient records. Traditionally, records retained by providers
are not regulated by the state unless the care is for psych related
issues or inpatient treatment.
Bill Roach, CRM
Enterprise EDMS Coordinator
State of North Dakota
ITD/Records Management
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