S.C. Code Regs. § § 88-425

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

Section 88-425 - Medical Care

A. Routine Medical Care

(1) Prior to and on the first day of service, the Participant's medical condition shall be known by the Qualified Provider, including but not limited to:

(a) Diagnosis and conditions;

(b) Allergies;

(c) Medications/treatments to be given;

(d) Medical equipment or assistive devices;

(e) Diet consistency; and

(f) Body positioning.

(2) Any evidence of illness or injury observed during Service provision shall be documented in the Participant's record and action shall be taken to obtain necessary medical treatment of the Participant and to safeguard others from the contagion.

B. Medications/Treatments

(1) Medications/treatments shall be safely and accurately administered.

(2) Medications/treatments shall be administered by a licensed nurse; unlicensed staff, as allowed by law, with evidence of successful completion of an approved Medication Technician Curriculum; or the Participant for whom the medication is prescribed when he/she is assessed as independent.

(3) When medications are not under the control of Participants, the medication to be administered shall be stored in a locked cabinet container not accessible to unauthorized persons. Prescribed medication shall be kept in the original containers bearing the pharmacy label which shows drug name, the prescription number, date filled, physician's name, directions for use, and the patient's name.

(4) For Participants not independent in taking their own medications/treatments, a log shall be maintained to denote:

(a) A valid physician's order indicating the dosage, route, and time for the medication/treatment;

(b) The name of medication/treatment;

(c) The name of the individual administering the medication/treatment;

(d) The time the medication/treatment was administered; and

(e) The dosage and/or length of time the medication/treatment was administered.

(5) Medications/Treatments should be administered in accordance with Department policies.

C. Emergency Medical Care: A written plan for emergency medical services shall be developed to meet Participant's needs. This shall include the name(s) of emergency contacts for each Participant and a means of transportation for emergency medical care. If a physician's services are not immediately available and the Participant's condition requires immediate medical attention, transportation to the nearest medical emergency facility shall be secured. Written permission from each Participant or legal guardian, if applicable, authorizing such care shall be on file with the agency.

D. First Aid

(1) A First Aid Kit shall be maintained at each service setting program site.

(2) All DSPs will be trained in American Red Cross first aid procedures (either basic or standard first aid) within the first month of employment for new employees.

(3) All staff will be trained in a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ("CPR"), approved through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, within the first month of employment for new employees.

S.C. Code Regs. § 88-425

Amended by State Register Volume 48, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/24/2024.