Arkansas Healthcare Compliance Requirements
State-specific breach notification rules, medical records retention periods, PDMP requirements, and mandatory reporting obligations for medical practices operating in Arkansas.
Breach Notification Rules
Notification deadline
Most expedient time possible
Notification must be made in the most expedient time and manner possible and without unreasonable delay.
AG notification threshold
All breaches
Notify: AG
Harm analysis required
Penalty range
Enforceable by AG under Deceptive Trade Practices Act
Medical Records Retention
| Record type | Retention period | Measured from |
|---|---|---|
| General medical | 10 years | Last treatment |
PDMP Requirements — PMP AWARxE
Check required
All controlled substances
Check frequency
Every prescription
Delegation allowed
Penalty range
Disciplinary action by licensing board; fines up to $10,000
Exemptions
Hospice patients, cancer patients receiving ongoing treatment, ≤14 day supply for surgical procedures, inpatient hospital administration
Mandatory Reporting Obligations
Mandated reporters
Physicians, surgeons, nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, mental health professionals, and all healthcare workers
Report to
Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline, Department of Human Services
Timeline
Immediately / as soon as possible
Penalty for failure
Class C misdemeanor, up to 30 days jail and/or $500 fine; Class B misdemeanor for subsequent offenses
Immunity provision
Good faith reporters immune from civil and criminal liability
Mandated reporters
Physicians, nurses, social workers, and all healthcare professionals
Report to
Adult Protective Services, Department of Human Services
Timeline
Immediately / as soon as possible
Penalty for failure
Class A misdemeanor, up to 1 year jail and/or $2,500 fine
Immunity provision
Good faith reporters immune from civil and criminal liability
Mandated reporters
Healthcare providers treating injuries from suspected criminal activity
Report to
Local law enforcement
Timeline
Immediately / as soon as possible
Immunity provision
Good faith reporters immune from civil liability
Mandated reporters
Physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, and healthcare facility administrators
Report to
Arkansas Department of Health
Timeline
Within 24 hours
Penalty for failure
Misdemeanor, up to $1,000 fine
Immunity provision
Good faith reporters immune from civil liability
Mandated reporters
All healthcare providers treating gunshot wounds or injuries from criminal violence
Report to
Local law enforcement
Timeline
Immediately / as soon as possible
Penalty for failure
Misdemeanor
Immunity provision
Good faith reporters immune from civil and criminal liability
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