Washington HB1394 mandates hospitals to retain medical records for a minimum of 26 years from creation.

HB1394 establishes that hospitals in Washington must retain all medical records for a minimum of 26 years from the date of creation. This applies to records created before and after the bill's effective date. The bill also requires hospitals to preserve records if they cease operations, with arrangements approved by the department. The department is tasked with defining the type of records and information required to be included in the medical records.

Washington HB1394 mandates hospitals to retain medical records for a minimum of 26 years from creation.

HB1394 establishes that hospitals in Washington must retain all medical records for a minimum of 26 years from the date of creation. This applies to records created before and after the bill's effective date. The bill also requires hospitals to preserve records if they cease operations, with arrangements approved by the department. The department is tasked with defining the type of records and information required to be included in the medical records.