RM Information Bulletin 12: Record Retention
Year Developed: 2017
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Board of directors
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Association of Community Health Centers (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: This information bulletin describes documents and records that health centers must retain to assure compliance with federal laws and requirements. Documents that are addressed include corporate tax records, grant-related documents, contracts and purchase agreements, documents related to patient medical records, and records related to medical quality assurance and peer review. The information bulletin includes tips on key features of an effective record retention and destruction policy.
Keywords: Risk Management.
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