SECTION 75:15-5-6. Client record, handling, retention, and disposal  


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  • (a)   A program shall have written policies and procedures addressing the storage, retention period, and method of disposal of client records. These policies and procedures shall be compatible with protecting clients' rights against unauthorized confidential information disclosures.
    (b)   Client records shall not be maintained and/or stored at a location other than the certified locations without the prior written authorization of the Office of the Attorney General.
    (c)   Client records shall be easily retrieved by staff or volunteer as needed for providing and documenting services.
    (d)   Compliance with 75:15-5-6 shall be determined by a review of the program's policies and procedures, and a review of office and files.
[Source: Transferred from 450:19-5-6 by SB 236 (2005), eff 7-1-05 (Editor’s Notice published at 22 Ok Reg 2667); Amended at 23 Ok Reg 339, eff 11-8-05 (emergency); Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2200, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1906, eff 7-11-11; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1195, eff 9-11-16; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1379, eff 9-13-19]