AGENCY: Department of Health. Office of Maternal and Child Health

SERIES: 26554
TITLE: Perinatal mortality review records
DATES: 1995-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by year, thereunder alphabetical by file

DESCRIPTION: This series contains medical and vital statistics records collected on perinatal (fetal, infant, and maternal) mortalities in Utah. The information is used to provide timely and pertinent data used to track perinatal health trends in the state. Cases are reviewed by the Perinatal Review Committee which uses the information to provide essential collaboration between public and private health care systems and institutions to promote improved pregnancy outcomes. Statistical information is abstracted for various bureau reports such as the Infant Mortality and Maternal Mortality Reports. Series information includes copies of hospital labor, delivery, postpartum, and intensive care unit records as well as vital statistics, medical transport, and autopsy report records.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 15 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Publications, GRS-1678

AUTHORIZED: 02/25/2015

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 12 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

These records document the history of perinatal mortality in the State of Utah. While some statistical information is abstracted in various perinatal reports kept by the bureau, the complete files will be important for future research.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private. Utah Code 26-25-2(2008)

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