S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-116.400.402

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

Section 61-116.400.402 - Inspections and Investigations

A. An onsite inspection shall be conducted prior to designation of a hospital trauma center in accordance with Sections 207 and 208. Subsequent inspections may be conducted as deemed appropriate by the Department.

B. All facilities are subject to inspection or investigation at any time without prior notice by individuals authorized by the Department.

C. Individuals authorized by the Department shall be granted unobstructed access to all properties and areas, objects, and records. If photocopies are made for the Department, they shall be used only for purposes of enforcement of regulations and/or ensuring compliance with designation criteria, and confidentiality shall be maintained as permitted by state and federal laws. The physical area of inspections shall be determined by the extent to which there is potential impact or effect upon patients as determined by the Department.

D. A facility found noncompliant with this regulation shall submit a written plan of correction to the Department, signed by the administrator and returned by the date specified on the report of inspection or investigation. The written plan of correction shall describe:

1. The actions to correct each cited deficiency;

2. The proposed actions to prevent similar recurrences; and

3. The actual or expected completion dates of those actions.

E. Information received by the Department through filed reports, inspections, or as otherwise authorized under this regulation shall not be disclosed publicly in such a manner as to identify hospitals or other participating providers except in proceedings involving the denial, change, or revocation of a trauma center designation or type.

F. The Department, members of the onsite inspection team, and the TAC shall maintain confidentiality of information, records, and reports developed pursuant to onsite reviews as permitted by state and federal laws.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-116.400.402

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