S.C. Code Regs. § ch. 61, 61-103, 61-103.400

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 07, July 26, 2024

Section 61-103.400 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (II)

A. Written policies and procedures addressing each section of this regulation regarding resident care, rights, and the operation of the facility shall be developed and implemented, and revised as required in order to accurately reflect actual facility operation. Each facility shall have a clear written statement of its purpose and objectives. This policy shall include a specifically delineated description of the services the facility offers, in order to provide a frame of reference for judging the various aspects of the program. The policy shall also include:

1. The population to be served, age groups, and other limitations;

2. The initial screening process;

3. Intake and/or admission process;

4. Methods for involving family members or significant others in assessment, treatment, and follow-up plans;

5. An organizational chart with a description of each unit or department and its services, goals, policies and procedures, staffing patterns and its relationship to other services and departments and how these are to contribute to the priorities and goals of the facility; and

6. Plan for cooperation with other public and private entities to ensure that each resident will receive comprehensive treatment, to include any working arrangement contracts and any regularly scheduled conferences.

B. Facilities shall review of all policies and procedures, at a minimum of every two (2) years, and such reviews shall be documented. These policies and procedures shall be accessible and available to staff at all times, and shall be available to residents and/or their responsible parties upon their request for review.

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 61, 61-103, 61-103.400

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/24/2016.