The hospital retains its medical records.

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The retention time of the original or legally reproduced medical record is determined by its use and hospital policy, in accordance with law and regulation. Note: For hospitals that use Joint Commission accreditation for deemed status purposes: Medical records are retained in their original or legally reproduced form for at least five years. This includes nuclear medicine reports; radiological reports, printouts, films, and scans; and other applicable image records.