NAC449.794. Clinical records: General requirements.

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     1. Clinical records must be kept for all patients who are receiving services directly from a home health agency or by contract with other health agencies or therapists. The records must contain pertinent past and current medical, nursing, social and therapeutic data.

     2. The clinical records of patients who are receiving services must be kept on file in the home office and in each subunit agency and branch office and may not be removed except for activities relating to their utilization and review.

     3. Clinical records must be kept on file for 5 years after the discharge of a patient from service.

[Bd. of Health, Home Health Agencies Part II Chap. III § H subsecs. 1-3, eff. 1-10-74]—(NAC A 11-13-96)

                    
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