S.C. Code Regs. § ch. 61, 61-125, 61-125.700, 61-125.703

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Subsection 61-125.703 - Assessments. (II)

A. A nursing assessment shall be documented for all patients admitted within twenty-four (24) hours.

B. An emotional and behavioral assessment shall be documented for all patients admitted within twenty-four (24) hours. This assessment shall be completed by a mental health professional or other unit staff under the supervision of a mental health professional.

C. A direct psychiatric evaluation, including diagnosis, shall be documented by a physician, psychiatrist, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse for all patients admitted within twenty-four (24) hours.

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 61, 61-125, 61-125.700, 61-125.703

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