AGENCY: Weber-Morgan District Health Department (Utah)

SERIES: 10159
TITLE: Sexually transmitted disease clinic charts
DATES: 1975-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by patient's surname

DESCRIPTION: These charts document the treatment provided to persons with sexually transmitted diseases (STD). They are used for collecting and maintaining medical information, in the follow-up of suspected carriers and contacts with sexually transmitted diseases and for controlling the spread of STDs. The Utah Code of Communicable Disease (UCA 26-6-1, et seq._(1991)), the Department of Health is required to maintain this information in order to promote the public health and to prevent and control the spread of STDs. The charts include the consent for treatment form, STD questionnaire, medical visit form, laboratory tests, and requests for specific tests. Information includes case number, patient's name, address, and telephone number; age, race, reason for visit, medications, sex history, problems, allergies, physical examination results, lab tests, impressions, counseling, and follow-up.

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 or until after case closed and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Legal

This disposition is based on administrative needs expressed by both the State Division of Epidemiology and the local health department and statute of limitations provisions. 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