Scottish Government

ISBN 978 0 7559 9313 0 (Web only publication)

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Contents

Background

Purpose and Scope

NHSBoard Responsibilities

Key Points for Action by NHS Boards

Compiling a Records Inventory
Stage 1 Planning
Stage 2 Communication
Stage 3 Undertaking the Records Inventory Survey
Stage 4 Completing the Inventory Forms
Stage 5 Compiling the Records Inventory
Stage 6 Confirming and Updating the Records Inventory

References

Appendix 1: Sample Records Survey Form
Appendix 2: Records Survey Data Field Descriptions