An electronic medical record or medical order containing an electronic signature is considered to be signed as a matter of law, if the electronic signature is affixed or verified in conformity with a reasonable security procedure for the purpose of verification of electronic signatures.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 9 - Regulation of Hospitals; Hospital Records
Hospital Records - Preparation, Preservation and Destruction
§ 41-9-63. Hospitals required to prepare and maintain hospital records
§ 41-9-64. Electronic medical records containing electronic signature deemed signed
§ 41-9-67. Hospital records not public records; privileged communications rule not impaired
§ 41-9-71. Early retirement of hospital records on consent of patient and physician
§ 41-9-73. Retention of hospital records for longer periods
§ 41-9-75. Abstracts of hospital records; destruction of originals
§ 41-9-77. Reproduction of hospital records
§ 41-9-79. Disposition of hospital records on closing of hospital