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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 246. Health, Department of |
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Chapter 246-812. Board of denturists. |
Section 246-812-320. Record retention and accessibility requirements.
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- (1) A licensed denturist who treats patients eighteen years and older shall keep readily accessible patient records for at least six years from the date of the last treatment.(2) A licensed denturist who treats patients under the age of eighteen years old shall keep readily accessible patient records for at least six years after the patient reaches eighteen years old.(3) A licensed denturist shall respond to a written request to examine or copy a patient's record within fifteen working days after receipt of the request. A licensed denturist shall comply with chapter 70.02 RCW for all patient requests.(4) A licensed denturist shall comply with chapter 70.02 RCW and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 45 C.F.R. destruction and privacy regulations.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.30 RCW and 2013 c 171. WSR 14-24-033, § 246-812-320, filed 11/24/14, effective 12/25/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.070(3). Readopted by WSR 98-20-068, § 246-812-320, filed 10/2/98, effective 11/2/98; WSR 95-22-062, § 246-812-320, filed 10/30/95, effective 11/30/95.]