North Dakota Healthcare Compliance Requirements
State-specific breach notification rules, medical records retention periods, PDMP requirements, and mandatory reporting obligations for medical practices operating in North Dakota.
Breach Notification Rules
Notification deadline
Most expedient time possible
Notification must be made in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay. AG must be notified if 250+ North Dakota residents affected.
AG notification threshold
250+ affected individuals
Notify: AG
Harm analysis required
Penalty range
Up to $5,000 per violation
Medical Records Retention
| Record type | Retention period | Measured from |
|---|---|---|
| General medical | 10 years | Discharge |
PDMP Requirements — ND PMP
Check required
All controlled substances
Check frequency
Every prescription
Delegation allowed
Penalty range
Licensing board discipline; civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation
Exemptions
Hospice patients, cancer treatment, ≤3 day supply in ER, inpatient hospital or long-term care administration
Mandatory Reporting Obligations
Mandated reporters
Physicians, nurses, dentists, psychologists, social workers, and all healthcare professionals
Report to
Department of Human Services, Child Protective Services, or local law enforcement
Timeline
Immediately / as soon as possible
Penalty for failure
Class B misdemeanor
Immunity provision
Good faith reporters immune from civil and criminal liability under NDCC 50-25.1-10
Mandated reporters
Physicians, nurses, and all healthcare professionals
Report to
Department of Human Services, Adult Protective Services
Timeline
Immediately / as soon as possible
Penalty for failure
Class B misdemeanor
Immunity provision
Good faith reporters immune from civil and criminal liability
Mandated reporters
Healthcare providers treating injuries from suspected criminal acts or domestic violence
Report to
Local law enforcement
Timeline
Immediately / as soon as possible
Immunity provision
Good faith reporters immune from civil liability
Mandated reporters
Physicians, laboratories, and healthcare facility administrators
Report to
North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Disease Control
Timeline
Within 24 hours
Penalty for failure
Class B misdemeanor
Immunity provision
Good faith reporters immune from civil liability
Mandated reporters
All healthcare providers treating gunshot wounds
Report to
Local law enforcement
Timeline
Immediately / as soon as possible
Penalty for failure
Class B misdemeanor
Immunity provision
Good faith reporters immune from civil and criminal liability
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