Washington SB5239 mandates hospitals to retain medical records for 26 years from creation.

Washington SB5239 establishes that hospitals must retain all medical records for a minimum of 26 years from creation. This applies to both records created before and after the bill's effective date. Hospitals can store records in various formats, including paper, microfilm, and electronic. If a hospital closes, it must arrange for record preservation, approved by the department. The department will define the types of records and required information through regulation.

Washington SB5239 mandates hospitals to retain medical records for 26 years from creation.

Washington SB5239 establishes that hospitals must retain all medical records for a minimum of 26 years from creation. This applies to both records created before and after the bill's effective date. Hospitals can store records in various formats, including paper, microfilm, and electronic. If a hospital closes, it must arrange for record preservation, approved by the department. The department will define the types of records and required information through regulation.