WAC 296-855-30080   Medical records.  

     IMPORTANT:

     This section applies when a medical evaluation is performed, or any time a medical record is created for an employee exposed to ethylene oxide (EtO).

     You must:

     • Establish and maintain complete and accurate medical records for each employee receiving a medical evaluation for EtO and make sure the records include all the following:

     – The employee's name and unique identifier.

     – Any employee medical complaints related to EtO.

     – A description of the employee's duties.

     – A copy of the licensed health care professional's (LHCP's) written opinions.

     – The anticipated or representative employee exposure monitoring results provided to the LHCP for the employee.

     – A copy of the information required in Step two of the medical evaluation process, found in WAC 296-855-30030, except the copy of this chapter and the appendices.

     • Maintain medical records for the duration of employment plus thirty years.

Note:

• Your medical provider may keep these records for you. Other medical records, such as the employee's medical history or X rays, need to be kept as confidential records by the medical provider.

Reference:

For additional requirements that apply to employee exposure records including access and transfer requirements, go to, Employee medical and exposure records, chapter 296-802 WAC.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-17-168, § 296-855-30080, filed 8/23/05, effective 1/1/06.]