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KRS 311.679

Reporting and recordkeeping requirements

Effective: July 12, 2006 History: Created 2006 Ky

(1) An acupuncturist shall comply with all applicable state and municipal reporting requirements imposed on health-care professionals regarding public health.

(2) An acupuncturist shall maintain a record for each patient treated, in a manner consistent with the acceptable and prevailing standards of practice within the Commonwealth. At a minimum, the record for each patient shall include:

(a) A signed copy of the information disclosed by the acupuncturist to the patient under KRS 311.678;

(b) Evidence that the acupuncturist has conducted or overseen an interview concerning the patient's medical history and current physical condition;

(c) Evidence of the acupuncturist having conducted a traditional acupuncture examination;

(d) A record of the treatment, including the acupuncture points treated; and (e) The evaluation and instructions given.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.