South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-103 - Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Adolescents
Sec2 61-103.800 - ADMISSION AND RETENTION

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-103.800

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

A. Admission shall be in keeping with stated policies of the facility and shall be limited to those persons for whom the facility is qualified by staff, program, and equipment to give adequate care. (II)

B. The admission procedure shall include documentation concerning: (II)

1. Consent for admission and treatment;

2. Proof of legal guardianship status;

3. Consent for medical, surgical, and dental care and treatment;

4. Guidelines for appropriate family participation in the program, communications, contact, and visits when indicated;

5. Guidelines for appropriate clothing, allowances, and gifts;

6. Guidelines for the resident's leaving the facility with medical or multidisciplinary clinical staff's consent; and

7. Financial responsibility.

C. Acceptance of a child or adolescent for continuing residential treatment shall be based on a documented assessment which shall be clearly explained to the resident and the family as evidenced by their signatures. Whether the family and/or guardian voluntarily requested services or the resident was referred by the court or other agency, the facility shall involve the family's participation to the fullest extent possible. (II)

D. Acceptance of the child or adolescent for treatment shall be based on the determination by a licensed physician, preferably psychiatrist, that the child or adolescent does not need acute psychiatric hospitalization, but does need treatment of a comprehensive and intensive nature and is likely to benefit from the programs the facility has to offer. This determination shall be documented and reviewed by the physician and treatment team at least monthly. (II)

E. Staff members who will be working with the resident, but who did not participate in the initial assessment, shall be oriented regarding the resident prior to meeting the resident. The orientation shall be documented. When the resident is to be assigned to a group, the other residents in the group shall be prepared for the arrival of the new member. There shall be a staff member(s) assigned to the new resident to observe the resident and help the resident with the unit orientation period. The staff member(s) assigned to the new resident shall be documented. (II)

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