S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-78.300.302

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-78.300.302 - Inspections and Investigations

A. Inspections shall be conducted prior to initial licensing of a Hospice or Hospice Facility. The Department, at its own determination, may also conduct subsequent inspections.

B. All Hospices, whether providing Inpatient or Outpatient Services, and Hospice Facilities are subject to inspection or investigation at any time without prior notice by individuals authorized by the South Carolina Code of Laws.

C. Individuals authorized by the Department shall be granted access to all properties and areas, objects, and records. If photocopies are made for the Department inspector, they shall be used only for purposes of enforcement of regulations and confidentiality shall be maintained except to verify individuals in enforcement action proceedings. Physical area of inspections shall be determined by the extent to which there is potential impact or effect upon patients as determined by the inspector. (I)

D. A Hospice or Hospice Facility found noncompliant with the standards of this regulation shall submit an acceptable written plan of correction to the Department that shall be signed by the administrator and returned by the date specified by the Department. The written plan of correction shall describe: (II)

1. The actions taken to correct each cited deficiency;

2. The actions taken to prevent recurrences (actual and similar);

3. The actual or expected completion dates of those actions.

E. The Department may charge a fee for plan reviews, construction inspections, and licensing inspections.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-78.300.302

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 04, eff. 4/22/2016.