Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-739
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-739, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 63, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 63,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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All hospitals shall keep records, including admission and
discharge notes, histories, results of tests and examinations,
nurses worksheets, social service records and progress notes of
patients. All abortion facilities and hospitals in which abortions
are performed shall also keep certifications of medical necessity,
certifications of nonviability, certifications of nonavailability,
abortion reports and complication reports as required in this act.
Such records shall be maintained in the permanent files of the
hospital for a period of not less than seven (7) years.
discharge notes, histories, results of tests and examinations,
nurses worksheets, social service records and progress notes of
patients. All abortion facilities and hospitals in which abortions
are performed shall also keep certifications of medical necessity,
certifications of nonviability, certifications of nonavailability,
abortion reports and complication reports as required in this act.
Such records shall be maintained in the permanent files of the
hospital for a period of not less than seven (7) years.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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