S.C. Code Regs. § ch. 61, 61-97, 61-97.1800

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

Section 61-97.1800 - QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

A. There shall be a written, implemented quality improvement program that provides effective self-assessment and implementation of changes designed to improve the care and services provided by the Facility.

B. The quality improvement program, at a minimum, shall:

1. Establish desired outcomes and the criteria by which policy and procedure effectiveness is regularly, systematically, and objectively accomplished;

2. Identify, evaluate, and determine the causes of any deviation from the desired outcomes;

3. Identify the action taken to correct deviations and prevent future deviation, and the person(s) responsible for implementation of these actions;

4. Analyze the appropriateness of Individual Plans of Care and the necessity of care and services rendered;

5. Analyze all incidents and accidents, to include all medication errors and Patient deaths;

6. Analyze any infection, epidemic outbreaks, or other unusual occurrences which threaten the health, safety, or well-being of the Patients; and

7. Establish a systematic method of obtaining feedback from Patients and other interested persons, as expressed by the level of satisfaction with care and services received.

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 61, 61-97, 61-97.1800

Added by State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2020.