A PRS agency shall ensure that an individual record meets the following standards:
- (1) The record must be legible throughout.
- (2) The record must identify the individual on each page.
- (3) Entries shall be signed and dated by the responsible staff.
- (4) The record must indicate progress at each day of service, changes in service and response to services.
- (5) Updates of the record shall be signed and dated.
- (6) The record shall be kept in a permanent, secure location.
- (7) The record shall be maintained for a minimum of 4 years.
- (8) Records shall be disposed of in a manner that protects confidentiality.
Authority
The provisions of this § 5230.22 amended under sections 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. § § 911 and 1021).
Source
The provisions of this § 5230.22 amended January 17, 2025, effective January 18, 2025, 55 Pa.B. 463. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (366816).