S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-108.500.501

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

Section 61-108.500.501 - General (II)

A. Appropriate staffing in sufficient numbers and training shall be provided to operate equipment in a manner that shall safely and effectively meet the needs and condition of the patients, to include the demands of effective emergency on-site action that might arise. Such staffing numbers and training shall:

1. Meet the recommendations of the equipment manufacturers;

2. Adhere to current professional organizational standards;

3. Comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

B. Additional staff members shall be provided if it is determined by the Department that the staff on duty is inadequate to effectively and safely operate the equipment.

C. All staff members operating and/or maintaining equipment shall be assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with the individual's capability. Such duties shall be in writing and be reviewed on an annual basis by the staff member and supervisor.

D. There shall be accurate current information maintained regarding all staff members who operate and/or maintain equipment to include at least an address, phone number, and health and personal/work/ training background. For those staff members who are licensed/certified, a copy of the license/certificate shall be available for review.

E. Staff members who operate and/or maintain equipment shall not have a prior conviction or have pled no contest (nolo contendere) within the last 10 years for child or adult abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, or for sexual assault or assault with a deadly weapon. The licensee may take certain considerations into account regarding criminal records when making hiring decisions, i.e., discretion may be exercised regarding convictions/nolo contendere pleas occurring more than 10 years ago and may determine that an applicant, who would otherwise be disqualified, could be hired. (I)

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-108.500.501

Added by State Register Volume 28, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2004.