S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-93.1000.1001

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

Section 61-93.1000.1001 - Informed Consent (II)

A. Upon admission, there shall be a written, signed, and dated informed consent between the Patient and the Facility. The informed consent shall include at least the following:

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

2. Discharge and transfer provisions to include the conditions under which the Patient may be Discharged, and the agreement terminated, and the disposition of personal belongings; and

3. Documentation of the explanation of the Patient's rights (see Section 1002) and the grievance procedure.

4. Each person enrolling in an Opioid Treatment Program shall be notified of the autopsy provision in South Carolina Code Section 44 53 750 as a part of such person's informed consent.

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

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-93.1000.1001

Added by State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2020.