S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-77.500.501

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

Section 61-77.500.501 - General

A. Before being employed or contracted as a Staff member, all Direct Care Staff shall undergo a criminal background check pursuant to S.C. Code Section 44-7-2910. Staff members and volunteers of the Home Health Agency shall not have a prior conviction or pled no contest (nolo contendere) to unlawful conduct toward a child, as defined by S.C. Code Section 63-45-70; Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a vulnerable adult, as defined by S.C. Code Sections 43-35-10, et seq.; or any similar criminal offense. (I)

B. The Agency shall define in writing the responsibilities, qualifications, and competencies of Staff for all positions. The Agency shall ensure that the type and number of Staff are:

1. Properly licensed or credentialed in their respective professional fields as required for assigned job duties;

2. Trained as necessary to perform the duties for which they are responsible in an effective manner;

3. Capable of rendering care and services to Patients; and

4. Capable of following applicable regulations.

C. The facility shall maintain current information regarding all Staff members, to include:

1. Name, address, and telephone number;

2. Date of hire and date of initial Patient contact;

3. Past employment, experience, and education;

4. Professional licensure or credentials; and

5. Job description signed by the Staff member.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-77.500.501

Added by State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2022.