Protection of medical records by podiatrists - verification of compliance - noncompliance grounds for discipline - rules

(1) Each licensed podiatrist shall develop a written plan to ensure the security of patient medical records. The plan must address at least the following: (a) The storage and proper disposal, if appropriate, of patient medical records; (b) The disposition of patient medical records in the event the licensee dies, retires, or otherwise ceases to practice or provide medical care to patients; and (c) The method by which a patient may access or obtain the patient's medical records promptly if any of the events described in subsection (1)(b) of this section occur. (2) Upon initial licensure under this article 290 and upon renewal of a license, an applicant or licensee, as applicable, shall attest to the board that the applicant or licensee has developed a plan in compliance with this section. (3) A licensee shall inform each patient, in writing, of the method by which the patient may access or obtain the patient's medical records if an event described in subsection (1)(b) of this section occurs. (4) A licensee who fails to comply with this section is subject to discipline in accordance with section 12-290-113. (5) The board may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.