S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-116.200.207

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-116.200.207 - Review Team Composition

A. The review team shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Two (2) general surgeons (at least one (1) pediatric surgeon for pediatric facilities), who do not live or work in the same state as the applicant and who currently work in a designated trauma center and who are a FACS or member of the ACS; and

2. A Department representative.

3. Prior to July 1, 2018, additional members may be assigned at the discretion of the Department or request of the facility. Any additional cost(s), with the exception of costs for Department representative(s), shall be the responsibility of the facility.

B. The composition of site visit teams, if required for follow up on facilities with provisional designation, shall be determined by the Department with consideration of recommendations made by the TAC.

C. There shall be no demonstrable conflict of interest between any inspection team member and the hospital for which the team member has been selected. The hospital applying for designation shall be provided with the reviewer's information. The hospital shall notify the Department in writing within three (3) business days of any conflict or if they wish to reject a reviewer. After 5:00 p.m. on the third (3rd) day, the team shall be secured and no objections may be submitted.

D. The cost of the team shall be the responsibility of the applying facility and includes meals, lodging, transportation, and honorarium.

E. Prior to July 1, 2018, hospitals applying for designation may, at its own discretion and its own expense, request a verification site inspection by representatives of the American College of Surgeons or any other national organization having standards that are, at a minimum, equal to the criteria set forth in this regulation. The composition of the site visit team, if other than the state, shall be subject to the discretion of the entity utilized. If a hospital wishes to use an outside agency and intends to submit their recommendation to the state for designation, a Department representative shall be present for the entire visit. The Department may accept the findings of the verification site visit or may request additional information as necessary to ensure that the hospital meets the criteria set forth in this regulation.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-116.200.207

Added by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2016.