S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-16.1220

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

Section 61-16.1220 - Chemical and Substance Abuse Treatment Services

A. A physician, who is experienced in the treatment of chemical and substance abuse, shall be designated as physician-in-charge of this service. Such a physician shall also be on call at all times.

B. A registered nurse who has had at least two years training and/or experience in chemical and substance abuse care shall be responsible for the nursing care of this service. At least one registered nurse shall be on duty in each nursing unit at all times who has demonstrable training in chemical and substance abuse treatment. Relevant content of this training shall include physical and psychological assessment, psychopharmacology, basic counseling and intervention techniques, and the role of self-help groups in the recovery process. The training may be received through on-the-job training, specialized workshops, or classroom experience.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-16.1220

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