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2. What happens to health care records when they are no longer needed? (1 point)
O They are given back to the patient.
O They are donated to research facilities.
O The health care professional's family becomes responsible for them.
O They are shredded or burned after a set amount of time has passed.

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With all the hype and litigation surrounding the confidentiality of patient health information and employee records, it is critical for health care organizations to have a records retention policy and a schedule for the timely and proper disposal of such records once they are no longer required to be maintained.

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D.They are shredded or burned after a set amount of time has passed.

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