S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-77.700.704

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

Section 61-77.700.704 - Record Retention

A. The Home Health Agency shall ensure Patient records are completed upon Discharge within a timeframe as determined by the Home Health Agency, but no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the Patient's Discharge.

B. The Home Health Agency shall retain all Patient records for at least ten (10) years from the Patient's Discharge. The Home Health Agency shall retain all other documentation required by this regulation at least twelve (12) months or since the last Inspection, whichever is the longer period. If the Patient is a minor, the Home Health Agency shall retain the Patient's records at least until after the expiration the period of election following achievement of majority as prescribed by applicable law.

C. The Licensee shall arrange for preservation of records prior to closing a Home Health Agency, and shall notify the Department, in writing, describing these arrangements within ten (10) calendar days of closure.

D. In the event of change of ownership, the Home Health Agency shall ensure all active Patient records or copies of active Patient records are transferred to the new owner(s).

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-77.700.704

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