S.C. Code Regs. § ch. 61, 61-75, 61-75.400

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

Section 61-75.400 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (II)

A. The Facility shall maintain and adhere to written policies and procedures addressing the manner in which the requirements of this regulation shall be met. The Facility shall be in full compliance with the policies and procedures.

B. The Facility shall ensure the written policies and procedures include the following:

1. Staffing and training;

2. Reporting Incidents, closure, and zero census;

3. Participant records;

4. Participant care and services;

5. Participant rights and assurances;

6. Medication management;

7. Admissions and Discharge;

8. Fire prevention;

9. Housekeeping;

10. Infection control including prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases among Participants, Staff, Volunteers, visitors, and any individual providing care and services; and

11. Facilities providing an Alzheimer's special care program shall include in its policies and procedures the form of care or treatment provided that distinguishes it as being especially applicable to or suitable for persons with Alzheimer's disease pursuant to the South Carolina Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure Act.

C. The Facility shall establish a time period for review, not to exceed two (2) years, of all policies and procedures, and such reviews shall be documented and signed by the Administrator. The Facility shall ensure all policies and procedures are accessible to Staff, printed or electronically, at all times.

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 61, 61-75, 61-75.400

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 03, eff. 3/25/2022.