In a message dated 03/11/2003 9:16:26 AM Central Standard Time,
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> One thing we needed to clarify was *how long* we
> needed to hang on to these forms.  We are part of a
> LARGE health care system that also has a general
> advice line, staffed by nurses; we follow their
> guidelines for our phone line and are saving the
> records of calls for 18 months.
>
I was once told by a local lawyer that since our work involves infants, and
that they have the right to sue for up to three years after reaching the
legal age of 18, that we should be keeping our records for 21 years.  Can
anyone clarify this??


Kathy Parkes, RN, IBCLC, RLC
The Lactation Connection (TLC), Inc.
San Antonio, TX

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