South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-116 - SOUTH CAROLINA TRAUMA CARE SYSTEMS
Sec2 61-116.700 - FACILITY, EQUIPMENT, AND CARE REQUIREMENTS
Section 61-116.700.703 - Trauma Care Services (I)
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. Each trauma care facility shall provide adequate staffing and equipment to meet criteria established by the Department, guided by the recommendations outlined in the 2014 edition of "Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient," by the American College of Surgeons.
B. No person, regardless of his ability to pay or location of residence, may be denied trauma care if a member of the admitting hospital's medical staff or, in the case of a transfer, a member of the accepting hospital's staff determines that the person is in need of trauma care services.
C. If the care required for any patient is not available at the facility, arrangements shall be made for transfer to a more appropriate facility. Prior to the transfer of a patient to another facility, the receiving trauma center shall be notified of the impending transfer.
