AGENCY: Department of Health. Pregnancy Risk Line

SERIES: 80877
TITLE: Riskline intake form files
DATES: 1985-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: These are information forms filled out by the individual answering the pregnancy riskline. The form documents the type of call received, the risk agent inquired about, the information given the caller, and the name and address of the caller if he wishes to give that information. The form includes the name, address, and telephone number of the person exposed to the risk agent; the type of caller (exposed individual, relative, etc.); the condition of the exposed person; the caller's concern; the person's age; the exposure and the circumstances; the dates of exposure and the duration; the amount or dose of exposure; and the information provided the caller.

RETENTION

Retain for 21 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 06/1987

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 20 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Legal

This retention is required due to the possibility of later legal action. Should a child develop physical problems growing up, a claim could be made that the problem resulted from incorrect information from the riskline. Although there is a statute of limitations on medical malpractice action, this could be waived under the rules of discovery. By keeping the records for this length of time, the state should be protected against any potential legal action.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private