La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLIV-4101

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XLIV-4101 - Health Data

A. Data concerning an individual's health status must be systematically and continuously collected, recorded, and communicated in order to determine therapeutic needs, according to the following criteria.

1. The format for the collection and recordation of data must provide for systematic collection, frequent updating, accessibility, and appropriate confidentiality.

2. Data may be collected from the individual, family members, pertinent others and other health care personnel.

3. Client records are to be obtained and reviewed by the licensed therapist to determine if therapeutic massage intervention is needed.

4. Current client records are to be maintained at the licensed establishment location in a confidential manner.

5. All client records must be maintained for a minimum of five calendar years after the last service is performed for that client. After five years from the last date of service, client records may be disposed of in an appropriate and confidential manner.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLIV-4101

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Massage Therapy, LR 20:1002 (September 1994), repromulgated LR 20:1111 (October 1994), amended LR 32:1237 (July 2006), LR 39:1774 (July 2013).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3551 et seq., and R.S. 37:3555 et seq.