Arranged By: Numerical
Application Number: 89-27
Item Number: 680.01
Purpose
This record series consists of the case files established and maintained for all clients tested and/or treated under the auspices of the Clinic's diagnostic and therapeutic programs for speech and hearing related deficiencies or disabilities. These files contain: general patient information; diagnostic test results; any write-ups regarding testing or evaluations; therapy suggestions; reports regarding diagnosis and progress; documentation regarding any therapy completed; dismissal information (if applicable); and any related correspondence. Similar client case files are retained for five (5) years by the Speech and Hearing Clinic at Western Illinois University as per approved Application 85-149. Also, the essential data in this record series is included within the files as described per item 670.04 of this records disposition Application.
Procedure
Retain in office for five (5) years after the termination of all client services and/or contracts, then dispose of providing no litigation is pending or anticipated.