- (a) Medical records shall be reviewed periodically in accordance with medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations by the medical records committee, or its equivalent, established under § 107.26(b)(4) (relating to additional committees).
(b) The medical records committee:
- (1) Shall review records for completeness and shall establish requirements regarding completion of medical records, including a system for disciplinary actions for those who do not complete records in a timely manner.
- (2) Shall make recommendations to the medical staff, regarding any changes in the format of the records.
- (3) Should review the medical records to ensure that the recorded clinical information is sufficient for the purpose of medical care evaluation.
Cross References
This section cited in 28 Pa. Code § 119.24 (relating to patient medical records); and 49 Pa. Code § 16.95 (relating to medical records).