S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-13.2500.2512

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

Section 61-13.2500.2512 - Telephone Service

A. A facility shall make at least one (1) telephone available and easily accessible on each floor of the facility for use by clients and/or visitors for their private, discretionary use. Telephones shall be portable to accommodate bedridden or ambulatory-impaired clients. Telephones capable of only local calls are acceptable for this purpose, provided other arrangements exist to provide client and visitor discretionary access to a telephone capable of long-distance service.

B. A facility shall provide at least one (1) telephone on each floor for staff members and volunteers to conduct routine business of the facility and to summon assistance in the event of an emergency.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-13.2500.2512

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