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Patient Medical Record Availability Requirements for Hospitals – Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 70751
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Current as of June 2015
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Records must be kept for all patients admitted to the hospital. All records must be maintained in a form that is legible and readily available. All records must be kept for at least 7 years. Medical records must be promptly authenticated or signed by a licensed health care professional. The medical record is the property of the hospital.
Current as of June 2015
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