S.C. Code Regs. § ch. 61, 61-125, 61-125.500, 61-125.501

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

Subsection 61-125.501 - General. (II)

A. Before being employed or contracted as a staff member or volunteer, a direct caregiver shall undergo a criminal background check pursuant to S.C. Code Section 44-7-2910. Staff members and volunteers of the facility shall not have a prior conviction or pled no contest (nolo contendere) to unlawful conduct toward a child, as defined by S.C. Code Section 63-45-70; abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult, as defined by S.C. Code Sections 43-35-10, et seq.; or any similar criminal offense. (I)

B. The facility shall define in writing the responsibilities, qualifications, and competencies of staff for all positions. The facility shall ensure that the type and number of staff are:

1. Properly licensed or credentialed in the professional field as required for assigned job duties;

2. Present in numbers to provide services, support, care, and treatment to individuals as required; and

3. Trained as necessary to perform the duties for which they are responsible in an effective manner.

C. Staff members shall have at least the following qualifications: (I)

1. Capable of rendering care and services to patients; and

2. Capable of following applicable regulations.

D. The facility shall maintain current information regarding all staff members, to include:

1. Name, address, and telephone number;

2. Date of hire and date of initial patient contact;

3. Past employment, experience, and education;

4. Professional licensure or credentials; and

5. Job description signed by the staff member.

E. When a facility engages a source other than the facility to provide services normally provided by the facility, there shall be a written agreement with the source describing how and when the services are to be provided, the exact services to be provided, and that these services are to be provided by qualified individuals. The source shall comply with this regulation in regard to patient treatment, care, and services.

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 61, 61-125, 61-125.500, 61-125.501

Added by State Register Volume 43, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/24/2019.