South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-103 - Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Adolescents
Sec2 61-103.900 - RESIDENT CARE AND SERVICES
Section 61-103.900.905 - Discharge and Transfer

A. Discharge planning begins at the time of admission. A discharge date shall be projected in the treatment plan. Discharge orders shall be signed by a physician. A discharge summary shall be included in the resident's record. Discharge planning shall include input from the multidiscipline staff. (II)

B. Prior to discharge, the resident, his or her appropriate family member, and the sponsor, if any, shall be consulted.

C. There shall be a written plan for follow-up services, either by the facility or another agency. (II)

D. Arrangements for alternative and more appropriate placement shall be made prior to the twenty-first (21st) birthday of any resident who needs continued treatment. (II)

E. Upon transfer or discharge of a resident, resident information shall be released in a manner that promotes continuity in the care that serves the best interests of the resident.

F. Upon transfer or discharge, the facility shall ensure that medications, as appropriate, personal possessions and funds are released to the responsible party and/or the receiving facility in a manner that ensures continuity of care and services and maximum convenience of the resident. (II)