44:73:09:07.  Storage of medical records. A facility shall provide for filing, safe storage, and easy accessibility of medical records. The medical records must be preserved as original records or in another readily retrievable and reproducible form. Medical records must be protected against access by unauthorized individuals. All medical records must be retained by the health care facility upon change of ownership.

    Source: 19 SDR 172, effective May 19, 1993; 27 SDR 59, effective December 17, 2000; 30 SDR 84, effective December 4, 2003; transferred from § 44:04:09:09, 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015; 51 SDR 53, effective November 11, 2024.

    General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.

    Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.

    Cross-Reference: Disposition of medical records on closure of facility or transfer of ownership, § 44:73:09:09.