AGENCY: Department of Commerce. Division of Professional Licensing

SERIES: 17303
TITLE: National disciplinary practitioner data bank reports
DATES: 1990-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname, thereunder chronological by year

DESCRIPTION: These are reports of adverse action taken against medical practitioners for violations of regulations or laws. The reports originate with insurance companies handling malpractice claims and hospitals that may take action against physicians. The reports from the insurance companies and hospitals are sent to the Department of Commerce for action and copies are forwarded to the National Practioner Data Bank in California.

RETENTION

Retain for 5 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 04/1996

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 4 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

This disposition is based on the secondary historical value of these records for long term statistical information used for reports and the administrative needs expressed by the agency.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Exempt. 42 USC 11136 and 11137 (2008)

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