AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Children with Special Healthcare Needs
SERIES: 82275
TITLE: Calibration certification reports
DATES: 1982-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These are tests of the equipment used by the bureau to ensure the accuracy of the readings. This calibration is done annually. The information includes the make, model, and serial number of the equipment being tested, the test date, and the test results.
RETENTION
Retain for 10 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 06/1988
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 5 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Legal
A record of equipment tests is necessary for program certification. An additional five year retention is recommended to allow for potential legal action. A claim may be made that an erroneous diagnosis was made due to faulty equipment. The record of equipment tests should be kept as long as the patient records are kept.