SOP for Retention of Patient Record, Data & Information (MRD)

SOP for Retention of Patient Record, Data & Information (MRD)
Sr. No.	Process Flow	Responsibility
1	The records are stored for the following retention period for patients records: 1.   IPD Patients records – 5 years 2.   OPD patients Records – 1 year  3.   Medical Legal Records – Life time 4.   Death Records – Life time The non-patient records are retained for the following period of time: 1.   Various registers – 2 years. 2.   IPD Register – Life Time	Administration
2	The access to patient record is restricted.	Administrator & Director
3	The storing location is protected from dampness, leakages & rodent. Pest control is done once in six months.	Administrator & Director
4	During safety rounds this area is particularly seen for appropriateness.	Administrator & Director