S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-93.900.901

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

Section 61-93.900.901 - General

A. The Facility shall provide Patient care and services , including routine and emergency medical care , as identified in the Patient record and as ordered by a Physician or other Authorized Health Care Provider. Care and services shall be provided and coordinated among those responsible during the treatment process and modified as warranted based on any changing needs of the Patient, and detailed in the Individual Plan of Care. (I)

B. Care, treatment, and services shall be rendered effectively and safely in accordance with orders from Physicians, other Authorized Healthcare Providers, and certified and/or licensed Counselors, and precautions taken for Patients with special conditions, e.g., pacemakers, wheelchairs, etc. (I)

C. The Facility shall document that Patients were offered the opportunity to participate in Aftercare and/or Continuing Care programs offered by the Facility or through referral. (II)

D. In the event of closure of a Facility for any reason, the Facility shall ensure continuity of treatment and/or care by promptly notifying the Patient's attending Physician or other Authorized Healthcare Provider or Counselor and arranging for referral to other Facilities at the direction of the Physician or other Authorized Healthcare Provider or Counselor. The facility shall document the notification and referral in the Patient's medical record.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-93.900.901

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