AGENCY: Department of Health. Community Health Service

SERIES: 82896
TITLE: Informed consent for immunization
DATES: undated.
ARRANGEMENT: none

DESCRIPTION: These are forms filled out by parents before their children receive immunization for measles, mumps, rubella, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, and Pertussia. These consents are secured to help protect the local department against suit for failure to obtain informed consent under UCA 78-14-5. These forms include the patient's name, address, age, and date of birth; the signature of the consenting adult; and a printed description of the benefits and risks of the vaccine.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 06/1987

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 3 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Legal

The retention is based on UCA section 63-30-11(4), 63-30-14, and 78-14-4. Section 63-30-14 sets a 1 year statute of limitations for a claim against a political subdivision or its employees. Section 63-30-11(4) states that if a claimant is a minor, a court may extend the time for filing a claim, but not longer than the applicable statute of limitation. Section 78-14-4 sets a maximum statute of limitations for malpractice action at four years. The one year statute of limitations against political subdivisions was upheld in Yates v Vernal Family Health Center, 617 P 2d 352.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private