ARSD 44:76:08:06. Retention of medical records

A facility shall retain medical records for a minimum of ten years from the actual visit date of service or patient care. The retention of the record for ten years is not affected by additional and future visit dates. Records of minors shall be retained until the minor reaches the age of majority plus an additional two years, but no less than ten years from the actual visit date of service or patient care. The retention of the record for ten years is not affected by additional and future visit dates.