S.C. Code Regs. § ch. 61, 61-125, 61-125.900, 61-125.904

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

Subsection 61-125.904 - Discharge and Transfer

A. A discharge summary, based upon the particular needs of the patient, shall be documented and provided to the patient at the time of discharge that includes:

1. Reason(s) for discharge;

2. Specific instructions for post-discharge care; and

3. Contact information for how to access community services, if applicable.

B. Any of the following criteria is sufficient for transfer or discharge from the facility:

1. The patient manifests behavioral, substance-related, and/or psychiatric symptoms that require a less intensive level of care;

2. The patient is at imminent risk of causing serious physical harm to self or others;

3. The symptoms are a result of or complicated by a medical condition that warrants admission to a medical setting for treatment;

4. Any other medical condition or behavior which the facility staff deems unsafe for continued retention in the facility; or

5. The patient requires treatment, care, or services for longer than fourteen (14) days.

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 61, 61-125, 61-125.900, 61-125.904

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