S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-16.1219

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

Section 61-16.1219 - Psychiatric Services

A. A physician, preferably a board-certified psychiatrist, should be designated as physician-in-charge (or chief) of the psychiatric service. A designated physician who is experienced in the practice of psychiatry should be on call at all times.

B. A registered nurse who has had at least two years training and/or experience in psychiatric nursing shall be responsible for the nursing care of psychiatric patients. At least one registered nurse shall be on duty in each nursing unit at all times.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-16.1219

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, eff 6/27/2014.