S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-77.700.702

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

Section 61-77.700.702 - Record Maintenance

A. The Licensee shall provide accommodations, space, supplies, and equipment for the protection, storage, and maintenance of Patient records in an organized manner. The Home Health Agency shall determine the medium in which information is stored.

B. Patient records are the property of the Licensee. The Home Health Agency shall maintain all Patient records at the Home Health Agency, including Contracted Party Patient records, and make available to Staff and other authorized individuals at all times, with the exception of Patient records being utilized with active Patients or by court order. (II)

C. The Home Health Agency shall ensure Patient record confidentiality and shall only make Patient records available to individuals authorized by law. (II)

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-77.700.702

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