AGENCY: Tooele County (Utah). Department of Health

SERIES: 7715
TITLE: Blood pressure/cholesterol screening files
DATES: 1988-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: These files contain a two-part form completed by health workers for clients having blood pressure and cholesterol health screenings. These informal screenings are held at various locations throughout Tooele County including shopping centers and health fairs. They are used to identify existing health problems and to encourage healthy lifestyles. The original (white copy) is submitted to the State Bureau of Chronic Disease Control while the yellow copy is maintained by the local health department. The form includes the name, address, social security number, phone number, weight, height, birth date, age, information on gender, ethnic origin, education level, questions concerning smoking, questions concerning blood pressure and blood cholesterol, brief family and individual medical history, blood pressure readings, blood cholesterol readings, and signed consent authorizing blood pressure and cholesterol testing.

RETENTION

Retain for 3 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 09/1991

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper copy: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 2 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

This disposition is based on the administrative needs expressed by the local health department. The State's copy (Series 83681) is scheduled for four years.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private