Section 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.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-817-310
Amended by WSR 16-07-084, Filed 3/17/2016, effective 4/17/2016Statutory Authority: RCW 18.32.035. 95-21-041, § 246-817-310, filed 10/10/95, effective 11/10/95.