AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Children with Special Healthcare Needs

SERIES: 82281
TITLE: High risk sensorineural hearing loss file
DATES: 1978-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: This is a record of cases in which hearing loss was discovered. It is used by the bureau for research purposes. The information includes the child's name and date of birth, the High Risk clinic doing the testing, the audiologist's name, the age at the first test, the age when hearing loss was discovered, and the results of the hearing test.

RETENTION

Retain for 75 year(s) after case is closed

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 06/1988

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years after case is closed and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 15 years and then microfilm and destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.

Microfilm master: Retain in Office for 75 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

A long retention will allow for researchers to determine trends in this area. This record is maintained should the individual apply for disability. A 75 year retention is consistent with workmen's compensation claim files.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private

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