AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Division of Services for People with Disabilities. Developmental Center
SERIES: 84290
TITLE: Electroencephalogram files (abnormal)
DATES: 1960-2015.
ARRANGEMENT: alphabetical by client's name
DESCRIPTION: This is a record of the abnormal interpretations, tracings and/or linear record of the electronic current generated by the brain. It is useful in detecting and localizing brain injuries and tumors, differentiating forms of epilepsy, and brain degeneration for a patient. This record is used to rule out organic brain syndrome and monitor seizure activity.
This series includes medical information, test information, and diagnosis.
Original copy should be filed in the Client's File (59944).
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 09/1989
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper copy: Retain in Office for 7 years after date if test and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical Legal
Retention is comparable to California Retention Schedule 121, Item 97.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Controlled