AGENCY: Weber-Morgan District Health Department (Utah)

SERIES: 10162
TITLE: Prenatal clinic charts
DATES: 1983-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by patient's surname

DESCRIPTION: These records document the participation of expectant mothers in the prenatal (PEPI) medical assistance program. While the prenatal clinic's focus is on low-income women, services are not restricted. Charts are closed after the postpartum follow-up. These case files include family practice obstetrical record form, prenatal clinic screening form, chart review form, test results, nurses notes, referral and application for service form, prenatal/postpartum form, obstetrical billing information form, financial statement, hospital reports, and copies of prescriptions.

RETENTION

Retain for 7 year(s) after case is closed

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 03/1992

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 7 years after after case closed and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Legal

This disposition is based on the administrative needs expressed by the local health department and statute of limitations requirements. According to UCA 78-14-4 (1991), an action for malpractice must take place within a maximum of four years from the act.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private