AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Division of Substance Use and Mental Health. State Hospital

SERIES: 83136
TITLE: Electroencephalogram files (normal)
DATES: 1957-1992.
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by EEG number, thereunder, chronological

DESCRIPTION: This is a normal tracing or linear record of the electric current generated by the brain. It is useful in detecting and localizing brain injuries and tumors, in differentiating forms of epilepsy, and brain degeneration for a patient. This series is used to rule out organic brain syndrome and monitor seizure activity.

This series includes an EEG History Form, patient's name, medical information, signatures of psychiatrist and physician, technician's history regarding test administration, and diagnosis. In 1992 this series was combined with Series 82135.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 09/1988

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 7 years after date of tracing and then destroy provided no litigation is pending.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Fiscal Legal

Retention is comparable to California Retention Schedule 121, Item 97

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Exempt. Utah Administrative Code R525-1-2 (1990), 42_CFR_482.24_(1990), and UCA 62A-12-247 (2008)

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