Name seven factors a facility should take into consideration when writing a retention plan for health records, whether they are electronic or paper-based.
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Several factors play a part in writing a record retention plan for a facility, including how long records are needed for care of the patient, whether the facility is a teaching hospital, the internal use of health records for quality and risk management, the legal requirements and statute of limitations of states, federal laws and regulations for retention, available storage space, and the requirements of third-party payers.
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