Medical Records
Release of Health Information
The Health Information Management Department at UM Charles Regional Medical Center maintains hospital medical records for patients treated at the facility. All patient health care information at UM CRMC is confidential. Therefore, medical records cannot be released to any person without the authorization of the patient or the patient’s legally authorized representative (unless authorized by law) and a picture ID.
Requesting Medical Records
All requests for the release of medical records must be submitted in writing and must be dated and signed by the patient or the patient’s legally authorized representative. In the case of a minor, the parents or guardian must sign the authorization.
Submitting a Request
Complete the Medical Records Release and Authorization Form and submit by:
- Fax: 301-609-4301
OR - Mail:
UM Charles Regional Medical Center
5 Garrett Avenue
La Plata, Maryland 20646
Attn: Medical Records Correspondence
OR - Hand Deliver:
Health Information Department
UM Charles Regional Medical Center
5 Garrett Avenue
La Plata, Maryland 20646
Hours
General public
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Monday–Friday (excluding holidays)
8:30 am-4:00 pm
Medical and hospital staff
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Monday–Friday
7:00 am-4:30 pm
Birth Certificates
The Health Information Management Department is responsible for the submission of a birth certificate worksheet to Department of Maryland Vital Records within 72 hours for all live-born infants delivered at or in route to UM Charles Regional Medical Center. Department of Maryland Vital Records is solely responsible for distributing copies to qualified individuals.
