US · guidance
CMS Pub. 100-02, ch. 7, § 30.2.9
Alternative Signatures
HHAs that maintain patient records by computer rather than hard copy may use
electronic signatures. However, all such entries must be appropriately authenticated and
dated. Authentication must include signatures, written initials, or computer secure entry
by a unique identifier of a primary author who has reviewed and approved the entry. The
HHA must have safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to the records and a process
for reconstruction of the records in the event of a system breakdown.
History
(Rev. 10438, Issued: 11-06-20, Effective: 03-01-20, Implementation: 01- 11-21)
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-25
- Edition
- iom-2026-08-25
- Content hash
b7dad9573e9e2414580767b69a0a11950ee7416c1f61104a96ac6fbb09c0d88a
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