S.C. Code Regs. § 61-84.500.503

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 34, August 23, 2024

Section 61-84.500.503 - Staff (I)

A. There shall be a staff member actively on duty and present in the facility at all times that the facility is occupied by residents and to whom the residents can immediately report injuries, symptoms of illness, or emergencies. This staff member shall recognize and report significant changes in the physical or mental condition of each resident and shall ensure that appropriate action is taken.

B. The number and qualifications of staff members/direct care volunteers shall be determined by the number and condition of the residents. There shall be sufficient staff members/direct care volunteers to provide supervision, direct care and basic services for all residents. The minimum number of staff members/direct care volunteers that shall be maintained in all facilities:

1. In each building, there shall be at least one staff member/direct care volunteer for each eight (8) residents or fraction thereof on duty during all periods of peak hours.

2. In each building, during non-peak hours, there shall be at least one staff member/volunteer on duty for each thirty (30) residents or fraction thereof. A staff member/volunteer shall be awake and dressed at all times. Staff member(s)/volunteer(s) shall be able to appropriately respond to resident needs during non-peak hours.

3. In facilities that are licensed for more than 10 beds, and the facility is of multi-floor design, there shall be a staff member available on each floor at all times residents are present on that floor.

C. The facility shall maintain documentation to ensure the facility meets Sections 503.B.1 and 503.B.2.

S.C. Code Regs. 61-84.500.503

Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2015.