Answer: C. scanned record becomes the legal record as soon as the original chart is destroyed
The scanning of the paper-based documents into electrical medical records is the cross from Level 2 (Computerised medical record system) to Level 3(electrical health records. EHR)
.After scanning, the scanned copies are rearranged for computer use, and entered into system for healthcare provider references. It therefore becomes the legal documents of the patients, even when the original charts is destroyed.
Note;The paper documents are stored for days based on record retention policy, and discharge afterwards.
completed QUESTIONS
A. paper medical record must be retained for the statute of limitations
B. scanned record can never be the legal record so we should not destroy the paper record
C. scanned record becomes the legal record as soon as the original chart is destroyed
D. scanned record is the legal record effective from the moment of scanning
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