Health Care Records Must Be Maintained for a Specific Number

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Essay

Health care records must be maintained for a specific number of years. What is the requirement in your state for retention of inpatient health care records? Do you recall how to determine the number of years a group of health care records must be maintained?

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Definitions:

Low-impedance Ground

A grounding method or system that has a very low electrical resistance path to the earth to ensure safety and reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire.

Electrostatic Field

An electrostatic field is a region surrounding a charged particle or object within which a force would be exerted on other charged particles or objects.

I/O Signal Wiring

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