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Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12. Professions and Occupations § 12-200-105.5. Protection of patient records--acupuncturist's obligations--verification of compliance--rules

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1) Each acupuncturist shall develop a written plan to ensure the security of patient records. The plan must address at least the following:

(a) The storage and proper disposal of patient records;

(b) The disposition of patient records in the event the acupuncturist dies, retires, or otherwise ceases to practice or provide acupuncture services to patients; and

(c) The method by which patients may access or obtain their records promptly if any of the events described in subsection (1)(b) of this section occurs.

(2) Upon initial licensure under this article 200, the acupuncturist shall attest to the director that the acupuncturist has developed a plan in compliance with this section.

(3) An acupuncturist shall inform each patient, in writing, of the method by which the patient may access or obtain the patient's records if an event described in subsection (1)(b) of this section occurs.

(4) The director may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

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