pbaker Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I know that standards require records of clinically significant antibodies to be maintained indefinitely. If our computer has a record of all antibodies and any other discrepancies, is it necessary to keep the folder with the actual workup? We pull them from our current drawer if we have not seen the patient for 2 years and have been having the workup scanned to a CD. Is this required or is the computer record sufficient? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Needs ☆ Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 In the UK, we have to keep them for a minimum of 30 years (although, not necessarily on site). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 According to TJC, worksheets from which conclusions are drawn must be kept 2 years. Thes antigrams are considered worksheets and do not need to be kept--however, the last place I worked as a manager, we did exactly as you--scanned it for future reference. (Saved on hospital network with 3 level back-up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabel Adams Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Sometimes it is nice to see how something reacted in the past so I am happy to keep them a long time and only discard those that the patients are deceased. We aren't that big so have no storage issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricore Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Sometimes it is nice to see how something reacted in the past so I am happy to keep them a long time and only discard those that the patients are deceased. We aren't that big so have no storage issues.I also have found it useful to go back to the previous sheets to see the reactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pepper Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 We also find it useful to have them at hand to refer to. The are 15 years worth of panel scoresheets on a shelf on the wall in back of me. If you have the storage space, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Saikin Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I concur with Mabel, Tricore and Dr P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I concur with Mabel, Tricore and Dr P.And you can add me to that list also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyredone Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I have been trying to find a "legal" answer to the question of how long to keep workups on deceased patients. Haven't gotten a real answer yet. Anyone?TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabel Adams Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 The only "legal" answer I can think of for deceased patients is the requirement to keep paper worksheets for results entered into the computer manually for 2 years. I suppose this might not even apply if your IDs are automated and interfaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDibble Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I concur with most folks here. We keep our panel sheets in three ring binders in alphabetical order. That way, someone's entire AB history with us is all together, and we can quickly review reaction strengths, etc.Deceased patient records are stored off site. I do not know how long we keep them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricore Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Have you checked with your Risk Management department? State law may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now