Article 10. Health Records
6VAC15-45-1640. Transfer of health records.
Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide that copies of the medical records of all inmates transferred are transferred to the custody of medical personnel at the receiving facility and that the confidentiality of the records shall be preserved during the transfer.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 13.46; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.
6VAC15-45-1650. Complete health record.
Written policy, procedure, and practice shall govern the creation, organization, maintenance, and storage of a complete health record for each inmate, which documents all the health services rendered during the entire period of incarceration, as required by applicable Department of Corrections procedures.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 13.47; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.
6VAC15-45-1660. Confidentiality.
Written policy, procedure, and practice shall uphold the principle of confidentiality of the health record and support the following requirements:
1. The health record shall be maintained separately from the facility record.
2. Access to the health record shall be controlled by the medical authority and is granted only to those who require it under departmental policy.
3. The medical authority shall share with the contractor information regarding security and the inmates' medical management, transfer, and ability to participate in programs.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 13.48; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.
6VAC15-45-1670. Health record for transfers and consultations.
Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide that the health record accompanies the inmate to all Department of Corrections facilities whether for transfers or for medical consultations and that the confidentiality of the health record is strictly maintained during such transfer.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 13.49; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.
6VAC15-45-1680. Inactive health record files.
Written policy, procedure, and practice shall require that inactive health record files are sent to the Department of Corrections. Records shall be maintained in accordance with Library of Virginia guidelines. Microfilm records shall be sent to the Department of Corrections.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 13.50; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.