South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-103 - Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Adolescents
Sec2 61-103.500 - STAFF AND TRAINING
Section 61-103.500.505 - Direct Resident Care Staffing
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. There shall be a physician or authorized healthcare provider on-call twenty-four (24) hours a day, and his or her name and where he or she can be reached shall be clearly posted in accessible places for all staff. (I)
B. At least one (1) registered nurse shall be immediately accessible by phone and available in the facility within thirty (30) minutes. Additional onsite coverage by licensed nurses shall be required if needed depending upon the size of the facility and needs of the residents served. Nursing personnel shall be assigned to duties consistent with their training and experience. (I)
C. An adequate number of licensed and direct care staff shall be on duty to meet the total needs of the residents. (I)