News & Knowledge Risk Management Guide: Medical Record Retention An appropriate system for the retention of records is necessary to guarantee that records are available any time they might become an issue in a lawsuit. Medical malpractice liability is one of many considerations to keep in mind when setting up a record retention policy. Other medical, legal, licensure, or business issues may affect record retention policies. Ideally, medical records should be retained indefinitely. However, storage limitations for paper records or the inability to support legacy electronic data and other forms of media may necessitate purging records. If it is determined after careful consideration that some records must be destroyed, it is important that each organization follow established retention guidelines whose… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. If you are a member but do not have an account, you can register for an account. If you are unable to register, or want to learn more about becoming a Curi member, contact us for more assistance. As of January 30, 2025, signing in to Curi.com will be easier and more secure. We have a new unified “Sign in” for all clients with multi-factor authentication (MFA). After entering your password, the same one you use now, you will also enter a code sent to your registered email account. Contact us with any questions. Sign In Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT September 9, 2025September 16, 2025Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management Hospital Risk Program Assessment This Hospital Risk Program Assessment will assist hospitals in evaluating risk mitigation strategies across the enterprise risk continuum. Please contact your designated risk consultant ahead of… Read more August 11, 2025September 16, 2025Clinical Care | Risk Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) Toolkit Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful assistant to healthcare professionals. Curi is providing this AI toolkit as an educational tool to mitigate risk. Inside this toolkit,… Read more June 16, 2025July 16, 2025Hospitals/Health Systems | Practice Management | Risk Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and become more prevalent. More healthcare professionals are choosing to use it in their professional lives, and ensuring compliance across… Read more