AGENCY: Department of Health. Bureau of Chronic Disease Control
SERIES: 6600
TITLE: Chest X-rays
DATES: i 1980-2009.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by name
DESCRIPTION: These are chest x-rays which are used to diagnose tuberculosis.
Included with these records are the patient's name, address, and the date x-ray was taken.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
X-rays: Retain in Office for 10 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
A ten year retention is recommended by both the American Hospital Association's Committee on Medical Records and the American College of Radiology.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private