(1) Each licensee 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 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 audiology services to patients; and (c) The method by which patients may access or obtain their medical records promptly if any of the events described in subsection (1)(b) of this section occurs. (2) Upon initial licensure under this article 210, the licensee shall attest to the director that the 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 his or her 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 12-210-108. (5) The director may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
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