N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-15.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 8:43G-15.1 - Medical records structural organization

(a) There shall be a medical record department with the primary responsibility of maintaining medical records for all inpatients treated at the hospital.

(b) There shall be a system for identifying medical records to facilitate their retrieval by patient identifier.

(c) If the hospital ceases to operate, at least 14 days before cessation of operation the hospital shall notify the Department in writing how and where medical records will be stored.

(d) The hospital shall maintain a written organizational chart for the medical record department that delineates lines of authority and responsibility in the department.

(e) There shall be a system of access to the medical records of all patients, including outpatients.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-15.1

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 703(a), effective 5/3/2021