Medical record audit procedure

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-2408 — under Reproductive Health.

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-2408

(a) The Department of Health shall audit abortion facilities and persons performing abortions to ensure compliance with this subchapter.

(b) An audit under subsection (a) of this section shall:(1) Be at a random, unannounced, and reasonable time;(2) Occur at least one (1) time each year for each abortion facility and person who performs abortions; and(3) Consist of:(A) A review of the medical records of no less than ten percent (10%) of the women who obtained an abortion since the last audit was performed; and(B) A verification and confirmation that the person performing the abortion fully complied with the requirements of § 20-16-2407(b).

(1) Be at a random, unannounced, and reasonable time;

(2) Occur at least one (1) time each year for each abortion facility and person who performs abortions; and

(3) Consist of:(A) A review of the medical records of no less than ten percent (10%) of the women who obtained an abortion since the last audit was performed; and(B) A verification and confirmation that the person performing the abortion fully complied with the requirements of § 20-16-2407(b).

(A) A review of the medical records of no less than ten percent (10%) of the women who obtained an abortion since the last audit was performed; and

(B) A verification and confirmation that the person performing the abortion fully complied with the requirements of § 20-16-2407(b).

(c) If the department finds that more than five percent (5%) of the audited medical records indicate noncompliance with the requirements of § 20-16-2407(b), the department shall audit the remainder of the medical records of the women who received abortions since the last audit was performed.