C.R.S. Section 12-285-121
Protection of medical records

  • licensee’s obligations
  • verification of compliance
  • rules

(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.

Source: Section 12-285-121 — Protection of medical records - licensee’s obligations - verification of compliance - rules, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑285‑101
Short title 12‑285‑102
Legislative declaration 12‑285‑103
Applicability of common provisions 12‑285‑104
Definitions 12‑285‑105
State physical therapy board - created 12‑285‑106
Powers and duties of board - reports - publications - rules - interstate compact - limitation on authority 12‑285‑107
Use of titles restricted 12‑285‑108
Limitations on authority 12‑285‑109
License required 12‑285‑110
Licensure by examination 12‑285‑111
Provisional license - fee 12‑285‑112
Licensure by endorsement 12‑285‑113
Licensing of foreign-trained applicants 12‑285‑114
Expiration and renewal of licenses 12‑285‑115
Inactive license - rules 12‑285‑116
Special practice authorities and requirements - definition - rules 12‑285‑117
Scope of article - exclusions 12‑285‑118
Professional liability insurance required - rules 12‑285‑119
Continuing professional competency - definition - rules 12‑285‑120
Grounds for disciplinary action - definitions 12‑285‑121
Protection of medical records - licensee’s obligations - verification of compliance - rules 12‑285‑122
Disciplinary actions 12‑285‑123
Disciplinary proceedings - investigations - judicial review 12‑285‑124
Mental and physical examination of licensees 12‑285‑125
Confidential agreements 12‑285‑126
Professional review committees - immunity 12‑285‑127
Reports by insurance companies 12‑285‑128
Unauthorized practice - penalties 12‑285‑129
Violation - fines 12‑285‑130
Injunctive proceedings 12‑285‑131
Professional service corporations, limited liability companies, and registered limited liability partnerships for the practice of physical therapy - definitions 12‑285‑132
Repeal of part - review of functions 12‑285‑201
Additional board authority - rules 12‑285‑202
Use of titles restricted 12‑285‑203
Limitations on authority 12‑285‑204
Certification required 12‑285‑205
Certification by examination 12‑285‑206
Certification by endorsement 12‑285‑207
Certification of foreign-trained applicants 12‑285‑208
Expiration and renewal of certification 12‑285‑209
Continuing professional competency - rules - definition 12‑285‑210
Scope of part 2 - exclusions 12‑285‑211
Grounds for disciplinary action 12‑285‑212
Disciplinary actions 12‑285‑213
Disciplinary proceedings - investigations - judicial review 12‑285‑214
Mental and physical examination of certified physical therapist assistants 12‑285‑215
Confidential agreements 12‑285‑216
Reports by insurance companies 12‑285‑217
Unauthorized practice - penalties 12‑285‑218
Violation - fines 12‑285‑219
Injunctive proceedings 12‑285‑220
Repeal of part - review of functions
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-285-121’s source at colorado​.gov