S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-78.600.601

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

Section 61-78.600.601 - General (II)

A. Appropriate staff in numbers and training shall be provided to meet the needs and condition of the patients. Training and qualifications for the tasks each performs shall be in compliance with all professional standards and applicable federal and state laws.

B. Before being employed or contracted as a staff member or direct care volunteer by a Hospice, a person shall undergo a criminal background check pursuant to South Carolina Code Section 44-7-2910. Direct care staff members and direct care volunteers of the Hospice shall not have a prior conviction or have pled no contest (nolo contendere) for child or adult abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment. The Hospice shall coordinate with applicable registries should licensed or certified individuals be considered as employees of the Hospice. For those staff members and volunteers who are licensed or certified, a copy of the license or certificate shall be available for review. (I)

C. The Hospice shall maintain accurate current information regarding all staff members and volunteers of the Hospice, including at least address, phone number, health and personal, work, and training background. The Hospice shall assign duties and responsibilities to all staff members and volunteers in writing and in accordance with the individual's capability.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-78.600.601

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 04, eff. 4/22/2016.