S.C. Code Regs. § 12-502.16

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 5, May 24, 2024

Section 12-502.16 - Inmate Medical Forms

A. Description: Medical screening record created upon the incarceration of an inmate and compiled throughout the incarceration of the inmate. Information includes Receiving Screening Form, Display Medical Screening, nurse's and physician's notes, records from Emergency Room or other treatment facility, log of prescribed medication, distribution of medication, and log of taking the medication.

B. Retention:

(1) Adult Medical Records: 10 years after medical incident, then destroy.

(2) Juvenile Medical Records: 13 years after medical incident, then destroy.

S.C. Code Regs. 12-502.16

Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 4, eff April 26, 2002.