South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-103 - Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Adolescents
Sec2 61-103.1000 - RIGHTS AND ASSURANCES
Section 61-103.1000.1001 - General
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. The facility shall develop and post in a conspicuous place in a public area of the facility a grievance and complaint procedure to be exercised on behalf of the residents that includes the address and phone number of the Department and a provision prohibiting retaliation should the grievance right be exercised.
B. Care, services, and items provided by the facility, the charges, and those services that are the responsibility of the resident shall be delineated in writing. The resident shall be made aware of such charges and/or services and changes to charges and/or services as verified by the signature of the resident or responsible party.
C. The facility shall comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning discrimination, such as Title VII, Section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and ensure that there is no discrimination with regard to source of payment in the recruitment, location of resident, acceptance or provision of goods and services to residents or potential residents.
D. Residents shall not be requested or required to perform any type of care and/or service in the facility that would normally be the duty of a staff member.
E. Adequate safeguards shall be provided for protection and storage of residents' personal belongings.
F. Provisions shall be made for safeguarding money and valuables for those residents who request this assistance.
