The 'custodian of health records' refers to the individual within an organization who is responsible for which action(s)?

• A. Authorized to certify records
• B. All of the above
• C. Supervises inspection and copying of records
• D. Testifies to authenticity of records

Answer: (B)

The custodian of health records is the person responsible for keeping patient records secure, accurate, and accessible within an organization. This role includes authenticating and certifying copies of records as true and complete, overseeing who may inspect or copy records to ensure access is limited to authorized individuals, and providing testimony to the authenticity of the records when required in legal or administrative settings. These duties together cover the safeguarding, verification, and admissibility of records, so taking all of these actions best describes what the custodian handles.