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