South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-108 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING FREESTANDING OR MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Sec2 61-108.1000 - MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Section 61-108.1000.1002 - Medication Orders (I)
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. Medications, to include oxygen, shall be administered to patients only upon orders of a physician or other legally authorized health care provider.
B. All orders (including verbal) shall be received only by licensed nurses or other legally authorized health care providers and shall be authenticated and dated by a physician or other legally authorized health care provider pursuant to policies and procedures, but no later than 72 hours after the order is given. Verbal orders received shall include the time of receipt of the order, description of the order, and identification of the physician or other legally authorized health care provider and the individual receiving the order.
C. Medications and medical supplies ordered for a specific patient shall not be provided to or administered to any other patient.
