WAC 296-849-12080. Medical records

IMPORTANT: This section applies when a medical evaluation is performed, or any time a medical record is created for an employee exposed to benzene. (1) You must establish and maintain complete and accurate medical records for each employee receiving a medical evaluation and make sure the records include all the following: (a) The employee's name and Social Security number, or other unique identifier; (b) A copy of the licensed health care professional's (LHCP's) written opinions including written decisions and recommendations for the employee removed from exposure; (c) A copy of the information required in Step 4 of the medical evaluation process, found in WAC 296-849-12030 , except for the copy of this chapter and the appendices listed. (2) You must maintain medical evaluation records for the duration of employment plus thirty years. Note: Your medical provider may keep these records for you. Other medical records such as an employee's medical history, need to be kept as a confidential record by the medical provider and accessed only with the employee's consent. Reference: To see additional employee medical record requirements, including access and transfer requirements, go to another chapter, Employee medical and exposure records, chapter 296-802 WAC.