S.C. Code Regs. § ch. 61, 61-13, 61-13.900

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 61-13.900 - ADMISSION AND RETENTION (I)

A. A facility shall make admission decisions based on a preliminary evaluation of the client that is conducted or updated by the facility or outside sources. The preliminary evaluation shall contain background information as well as current assessments of functional, developmental, behavioral, social, health, and nutritional needs and if the client is likely to benefit from placement in the facility.

B. A facility shall admit only those persons having a diagnosis of intellectual disability or other related condition and be in need of a continuous program of training directed toward:

1. The acquisition of behaviors and skills needed to function with greater independence; and/or

2. The prevention or deceleration of the loss of current functions.

C. Within one (1) month prior to or within forty-eight (48) hours after admission, all first time clients shall have a physical examination including the tuberculosis testing requirements of Section 1504.

D. Within one (1) month prior to or within forty-eight (48) hours of client admission, a dietitian, occupational therapist, or speech therapist shall conduct an assessment to determine the diet and food consistency the client can manage.

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 61, 61-13, 61-13.900

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