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Each state usually has their own retention period.  I think ours is retain until age 19 or 2 years after discharge/last visit, whichever is greater. ------------------------------ David Garrison CHC,CHPC Compliance/Privacy Officer SEARHC Juneau,AK - ...

Sally, This might be helpful.  It is titled: "State Medical Record Laws: Minimum Medical Record Retention Periods for Records Held by Medical Doctors and Hospitals" It is off of the HealthIT.gov website and can be found at: https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/appa7-1.pdf ...

Retention depends on the regulations/laws of the state in which you live.  Some states have different regulations for those minors with developmental disabilities, so you'll need to consider that, too.  I suggest you contact the state Health Information ...