physician. Electronic- or computer-generated signatures of a physician are acceptable as authentication and may be used in any place in the medical record where a physician's signature is required, including, but not limited to, all medical orders, if the signature is generated by a confidential code which only the user possesses and the following safeguards are adhered to: 1. The physician signs and then files a statement in the hospital administrator's office which states that: a. the physician will use an electronic- or computer- generated signature to authenticate his entries in the medical record, b. the signature will be generated by a confidential code which only the physician possesses, and c. no person other than the physician will be permitted to use the signature; 2. The physician's use of an electronic- or computer-generated signature is approved in writing by the hospital's administrator and medical record committee; 3. The electronic- or computer-generated signature is the full, legal name of the physician and includes the physician's professional title; and 4. Rules and regulations pertaining to electronic-generated signatures as provided in this act shall be promulgated by the State Board of Health.
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