(1) Each licensed physical therapist responsible for patient records 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 physical therapy care 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 part 1 and upon renewal of a license, the applicant or licensee shall attest to the board that he or she 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) The board may adopt rules reasonably necessary to implement this section.
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