South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-116 - SOUTH CAROLINA TRAUMA CARE SYSTEMS
Sec2 61-116.200 - DESIGNATION PROCESS
Section 61-116.200.212 - Process of Re-designation

A. Scheduled re-designation inspections of currently designated trauma centers shall occur in an interval no greater than five (5) years. After July 1, 2018, the designation interval shall coincide with the ACS verification cycle and shall not exceed three (3) years.

B. Designated trauma centers shall be notified by the Department within six (6) months of the trauma center's scheduled date for the submission of the application for re-designation.

C. The hospital shall follow the application procedure outlined in Section 202.

D. All hospitals requesting re-designation shall follow the designation procedures outlined in Section 211.

E. If a change in the designated trauma center's staffing or resource capabilities occurs at any time during the trauma center's designation period, an inspection may be conducted by the Department as needed to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements. If such inspection reveals that the trauma center may not be meeting regulatory requirements, the Department may require that the trauma center undergo a complete trauma center re-designation verification inspection prior to the next scheduled re-designation date.