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Amendment Policy for the Electronic Health Record

Policy: Amendment Policy for the Electronic Health Record

Effective Date: 12/10/2012

Revision Dates: 11/08/2012, 1/14/2020

Purpose: To implement a uniform process that clearly identifies amendment entry date, original date of service, and protects the original chart note or form from alteration.

axiUm Instructions for all Amendments

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Late Entry/Addendum Guidelines

  • Must be entered with the current date
  • Must include the reason for addition or clarification
  • Must reference the original documentation
  • Should only be added if person documenting has total recall of omitted information

Correction Guidelines

  • Must be entered with the current date
  • Must include the reason for correction
  • Must not alter or delete original documentation
  • Must reference the original documentation

Dean of UW SOD:

Gary Farris, Assistant Dean, Finance & Administration

January 14, 2020

Jean Garber, Assistant Dean, Finance & Administration

December 10, 2012

Policy moved to UWSOD Intranet.