S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-13.1000.1005

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

Section 61-13.1000.1005 - Physician Services

A. An annual physical examination by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner shall be performed on each client in addition to preventative and general care as deemed necessary by the attending physician.

B. The attending physician shall review all prescribed medications at least once every three (3) months.

C. Physician's progress notes shall be recorded as needed and shall be consistent with the observed condition of the client.

D. Special exams or consultations. A facility shall develop written policies and procedures regarding the acceptance of unsigned radiological, laboratory, or other consultative reports requested by a physician.

E. A facility shall not, under any circumstances, restrict client, guardian, or representative choice in attending physician coverage provided the physician is licensed to practice in South Carolina and agrees to provide medical services required by facility policy and applicable regulations.

F. A facility shall have at least one (1) licensed physician available on call at all times.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-13.1000.1005

Added by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2016.