S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-84.900.901

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

Section 61-84.900.901 - General

A. Prior to admission, there shall be a written agreement between the resident, and/or his/her responsible party, and the facility. The agreement shall be revised upon any changes and shall include at least the following:

1. An explanation of the specific care, services, and/or equipment provided by the facility, e.g., administration of medication, provision of special diet as necessary, assistance with bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, and mobility;

2. Disclosure of fees for all care, services, and/or equipment provided;

3. Advance notice requirements of not less than thirty (30) days to change fee amount for care, services and/or equipment;

4. Refund policy to include when monies are to be forwarded to resident upon discharge/transfer/relocation;

5. The date a resident is to receive his/her personal needs allowance;

6. The amount a resident receives for his/her personal needs allowance;

7. Transportation policy;

8. Discharge/transfer provisions to include the conditions under which the resident may be discharged and the agreement terminated, and the disposition of personal belongings;

9. Documentation of the explanation of the Resident's Bill of Rights and the grievance procedure. (II)

B. The facility shall coordinate with residents to provide care, including diet, services, i.e., routine and emergency medical care, podiatry care, dental care, counseling and medications, as ordered by a physician or other authorized healthcare provider. Such care shall be provided and coordinated among those responsible during the process of providing such care/services and modified as warranted based upon any changing needs of the resident. Such care and services shall be detailed in the ICP. (I)

C. The facility shall render care and services in accordance with orders from physicians or other authorized healthcare providers and take precautions for residents with special conditions, e.g., pacemakers, wheelchairs, dementia, etc. The facility shall assist in activities of daily living as needed and appropriate. Each facility is required to provide only those activities of daily living and only to the levels specifically designated in the written agreement between the resident, and/or his/her responsible party/guardian, and the facility. (I)

D. The facility shall provide necessary items and assistance, if needed, for residents to maintain their personal cleanliness, e.g., soap. (II)

E. The provision of care/services to residents shall be guided by the recognition of and respect for cultural differences to assure reasonable accommodations shall be made for residents with regard to differences, such as, but not limited to, religious practice and dietary preferences.

F. The facility shall make opportunities for participation in religious services available. Reasonable assistance in obtaining pastoral counseling shall be provided by the facility upon request by the resident.

G. In the event of closure of a facility for any reason, the facility shall ensure continuity of care/services by promptly notifying the resident's attending physician or other authorized healthcare provider, and responsible party, and arranging for referral to other facilities at the direction of the physician or other authorized healthcare provider. (II)

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-84.900.901

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