WAC 296-855-30080. 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 ethylene oxide (EtO). (1) You must establish and maintain complete and accurate medical records for each employee receiving a medical evaluation for EtO and make sure the records include all the following: (a) The employee's name and unique identifier. (b) Any employee medical complaints related to EtO. (c) A description of the employee's duties. (d) A copy of the licensed health care professional's (LHCP's) written opinions. (e) The anticipated or representative employee exposure monitoring results provided to the LHCP for the employee. (f) A copy of the information required in Step two of the medical evaluation process, found in WAC 296-855-30030 , except the copy of this chapter and the appendices. (2) You must maintain medical records for the duration of employment plus thirty years. Note: • Your medical provider may keep these records for you. Other medical records, such as the employee's medical history or X rays, need to be kept as confidential records by the medical provider. Reference: For additional requirements that apply to employee exposure records including access and transfer requirements, go to, Employee medical and exposure records, chapter 296-802 WAC.