MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 41-85-21. Recordkeeping requirements.

An up-to-date, interdisciplinary record of care being given and patient and family status shall be kept. Records shall contain pertinent past and current medical, nursing, social and other therapeutic information and such other information that is necessary for the safe and adequate care of the patient and the family. Notations regarding all aspects of care for the patient and family shall be made in the record. When services are terminated, the record shall show the date and reason for termination.

SOURCES: Laws, 1995, ch. 325, Sec. 11, eff from and after July 1, 1995


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