The retention of records and other important documents is an important aspect of all hospital operations. The retention of patient treatment records is particularly crucial for providing medical treatment continuity to patients.

To assist providers in determining which records should be kept and for how long, CHA offers a Records Retention Guide, which also includes Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements. CHA’s Health Informatics and Technology Committee also provides a platform for discussing records retention in relation to the development of electronic health information.