19 Jul 2022
MH 78:04/4-2_V15
19 July 2022
AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR RETENTION PERIODS OF MEDICAL RECORDS Since the issuance of the national guidelines for retention periods of medical records in 2015, MOH has received several queries and feedback from licensed healthcare institutions. In consultation with the medical community, MOH has assessed the feedback and updated the guidelines to address the operational challenges faced by the healthcare institutions in complying with these guidelines and provide healthcare providers with a better and clearer understanding of the records retention practices.
2. This circular informs all licensees under the Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act (PHMCA) of the amendments to the national guidelines for retention periods of medical records. The revised guidelines will take effect from the date of issuance.
3. Please refer to Annex A for the revised guidelines, and Annex B for the Table of Amendments and Rationale for the revised guidelines.
4. Healthcare institutions will need to develop or update your internal processes with these updated guidelines as a reference.
5. For avoidance of doubt, all existing PHMCA and Healthcare Services Act (HCSA) licensees will be subject to the same requirements laid out in Annex A in the form of guidelines under the PHMCA and Licence Conditions under the HCSA. Should you require any further information or clarification, please email us at eLis@moh.gov.sg.
A/PROFESSOR KENNETH MAK
DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
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