3701-83-23.3. Medical records - freestanding dialysis centers  


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  • Each patient medical record required by paragraph (A) of rule 3701-83-11 of the Administrative Code shall contain at least the following information:

    (A) Patient information including:

    (1) Name, address, date of birth, gender, and race or ethnicity;

    (2) History and physical examination data including allergies, current medications, past adverse drug reactions, and family medical history;

    (3) Diagnosis; and

    (4) Dialysis prescriptions.

    (B) Treatment data including;

    (1) A written individualized comprehensive patient care plan;

    (2) Progress notes; and

    (3) Treatment notes including dates and times the patient was on or off dialysis, pre-dialysis safety checks, vital signs monitoring during dialysis, and notations of adverse reactions.

    (C) Medication administration.

    (D) Any special examination or report, including x-ray, laboratory, or pathology report.

    (E) Signed consent for treatment form.

    (F) Documentation indicating that the patient or patient's representative received in writing the following:

    (1) Information on complaint policies and grievance procedures;

    (2) Information regarding the center's policy on advanced directives and do-not-resuscitate orders, if applicable; and

    (3) Information about the services to be performed.

    (G) Documentation indicating that the patient or patient's representative received information about:

    (1) Emergency self disconnect; and

    (2) Measures to be taken in the event of an at home post-treatment medical emergency.

    (H) Discharge data including, condition upon discharge, and post-discharge care and instructions.

    (I) When a dialysis patient is transferred to another dialysis center or to a facility for inpatient care, the transferring dialysis center shall send all requested medical records and information to the receiving dialysis center or facility within one day of the transfer.


Effective: 7/1/2016
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 02/16/2016 and 02/15/2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3702.13, 3702.30
Rule Amplifies: 3702.12, 3702.13, 3702.30
Prior Effective Dates: 9/5/2002, 6/29/09, 4/24/11