ARSD 44:76:08:08. Destruction of medical records

After the minimum retention period of ten years from the actual visit date of care outlined in § 44:76:09:06, the medical record may be destroyed at the discretion of the health care facility. Before the destruction of the medical record, the facility shall prepare and retain a patient index or abstract. The patient index or abstract shall include: (1) Name; (2) Medical record number; (3) Date of birth; (4) Summary of visit dates; (5) Attending or admitting physician; and (6) Diagnosis or diagnosis code. The facility shall destroy the medical record in a way that maintains confidentiality.