Category
Hospitals and Clinics
Policy Number
HOS-003-10
Last Updated
This series applies to original x-ray films (such as emulsion of silver halide) that result in reports/interpretations placed in patient charts. The original film should be recycled in a way that preserves the confidentiality of the information. The results/interpretations are placed in the patient's chart and are retained as part of the patient file for the required retention period.
Series Cutoff: Year of Service
Disposition Action: Securely Destroy or Delete