S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-78.700.702

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

Section 61-78.700.702 - Patient Death

The Hospice shall have a written plan to be followed at the time of patient death. The plan must provide for:

A. Collection of data needed for the death certificate, as required by state law;

B. Recording time of death;

C. Assessment of death;

D. Notification of attending physician responsible for signing death certificate;

E. Notification of next-of-kin or responsible party;

F. Authorization and release of body to funeral home; and

G. Notification to the Department of any death resulting from an injury, accident, or other possible unnatural causes.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-78.700.702

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