S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-93.1700.1706

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

Section 61-93.1700.1706 - Pets (II)

A. Healthy animals that are free of fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites, and have been examined by a veterinarian prior to entering the Facility, have received required inoculations, if applicable, and that present no apparent threat to the health, safety, and well-being of the Patients, shall be permitted in the Facility, provided they are sufficiently fed, and cared for, and that the pets and their housing and food containers are kept clean.

B. Pets shall not be allowed near Patients who have allergic sensitivities to pets, or for other reasons, such as Patients who do not wish to have pets near them.

C. Pets shall not be allowed in the kitchen area. Pets shall be permitted in Patient dining and activities areas only during times when food is not being served. If the dining and activities area is adjacent to a food preparation or storage area, those areas shall be effectively separated by walls and closed doors while pets are present.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-93.1700.1706

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