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Chapter 7
Physician Incomplete Area
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Complete record | A record containing all required documentation and authentications. |
| Delinquent record | A record that remains incomplete longer than the time allowed by medical staff bylaws, rules, and regulations. |
| Doctor's box | A method of filing incomplete records by physician rather than by medical record number. |
| Incomplete record | A record containing deficiencies in documentation. |
| JCAHO accreditation | Three-year approval given when a hospital meets the standards for providing quality healthcare. |
| Suspension list | A list of all physicians whose privileges are currently restricted because of the delinquent medical records. |