Leslie, The time will very depending on the specific types of audit trails. My understanding is that it will be handled no different than in FDA environments where most of the records have to be kept for 2-3 years, though some need to be kept for as long as drugs are in retail circulation. In our experience it, there will be general guidelines provided, but state and "common cense" laws will apply beyond the minimal period.
Jacob Vishnevsky Stelex inc. Two Greenwood Square, Suite 310 3331 Street Road Bensalem, PA 19020 phone: (215) 352-1133 cell:(215) 421-8539 fax: (215) 638-9333 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -----Original Message----- From: Street, Bunny [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: retention of documentation Although the security regs are in proposed status, is anyone aware of references to retention requirements for documentation; such as how long should audit information be retained? Thanks Leslie Street Privacy Specialist Mountain States Health Alliance Johnson City, TN 36704 423-431-1661 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=privacy and enter your email address. ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that it may take up to 72 hours to process your request.