ARSD 44:70:08:05. Destruction of care records

After the minimum retention period of five years from the actual visit date of care required by the provisions of § 44:70:08:03, the care record may be destroyed at the discretion of the facility. Before the destruction of the care record, the facility shall prepare and retain a resident index or abstract. The resident index or abstract shall include: (1) Name; (2) Date of birth; (3) Summary of visit dates; (4) Name of attending or admitting physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner; and (5) Diagnosis. The facility shall destroy the care record in a way that maintains confidentiality.