AGENCY: Davis County (Utah). Health Department. Nursing Division

SERIES: 19241
TITLE: Preschool physicals
DATES: 1981-2012.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date of birth, thereunder alphabetical by patient surname

DESCRIPTION: These records document health physicals given to children prior to starting school. They are used to identify any developmental delays or health problems. The records include well child examinations, growth and development graphs, immunization status, vision screening, and hearing screening if indicated.

RETENTION

Retain for 7 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

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

APPROVED: 07/2001

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

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

APPRAISAL

Administrative

This disposition is based on the administrative needs expressed by the division and meets the statute of limitations and medical records requirements. UCA 78-14-4 (2000), states that "no malpractice action against a health care provider may be brought unless it is commenced in the two years after plaintiff or patient discovers . . . but not to exceed four years after the alleged act."

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private

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