Md. Code Regs. 10.01.16.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 10.01.16.07 - Prerequisites for Early Destruction of Medical Records

Medical records that have not met the retention requirements of Regulation .04 of this chapter, may be destroyed only if:

A. In the case of an adult, notification is sent by first-class mail to the last known address of the patient which includes:

(1) The proposed date of disposal; and

(2) A statement that the record, or a synopsis of the record, may be retrieved at a designated location within 30 days of the proposed destruction; or

B. In the case of a minor, notification is sent by first-class mail to the last known address of the parent or guardian, or if the medical care documented was provided under Health-General Article, §20-102(c) or 20-103(c), Annotated Code of Maryland, notification is given to the minor, by certified mail, addressee only, which includes:

(1) The proposed date of disposal; and

(2) A statement that the record, or a synopsis of the record, may be retrieved at a designated location within 30 days of the proposed destruction.

Md. Code Regs. 10.01.16.07