S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-17.1000.1005

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

Section 61-17.1000.1005 - Social Services

A. Social services for residents shall be provided by the facility. When a facility provides social services directly, there shall be a staff member designated in writing who is responsible for the program and provides the leadership and direction of the program, including the maintenance of any required records.

B. Social service history shall be obtained and documented for each resident. This history shall include social and emotional factors related to the resident's condition, information concerning home situation, financial resources and relationships with other people. The social history shall be obtained within seven (7) business days of admission. The social service history shall be utilized in the preparation of the ICP and maintained current in terms of changes in financial resources, physical condition, mental state or family situation.

C. Services shall be provided to assist all residents in addressing social, emotional and related problems or through effective arrangements with a social service agency.

D. The social services staff shall participate in discharge planning to assist residents to access inpatient, outpatient, extended care, and home health services in the community.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-17.1000.1005

Replaced and amended byState Register Volume 40, Issue No. 03, eff. 3/25/2016.