How Long Do We Need to Keep Client Files? The Basics of File Closing and Retention

This program has been accredited in AK, AZ, CO, DE, GA, ME, ND, NE, NM, SC, TN, UT, VA, VT, WV, WY. Approval for this program has been sought and is still pending in ID, IN, MN, MT, NV, TX, WA, WI. We will update as approval is received.

Program Summary: This program will discuss the practical steps involved with final file review, look at storage best practices, make recommendations as to retention times, briefly touch upon destruction best practices, and highlight the importance of a written electronic document retention policy.

Attendee Takeaways:

• The steps one should take to see that client files are properly closed
• An understanding of the proper file retention times to include the exceptions
• An awareness of the many uses of closure letters
• Having the key issues that should be contained in an electronic document retention policy
• Materials will include sample closure letters and a file closing checklist