South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-12 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING ABORTION CLINICS
Part IV - MEDICAL RECORDS AND REPORTS
Section 61-12.IV.403 - Reports. (II)

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-12.IV.403

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

A. The following shall be reported to Vital Records and Public Health Statistics of this Department:

1. Any abortion performed, to be reported by the performing physician on the standard form for reporting abortions, within seven days after the abortion is performed;

2. A fetal death when the fetus has completed or passed the age or weight requiring a report, pursuant to the standards in Department R.61-19, Vital Statistics.

B. A record of each accident or incident occurring in the facility which involves patients, staff, or visitors, including medication errors and adverse drug reactions, shall be prepared immediately. Accidents or incidents resulting in serious injury shall be reported, in writing, to the Department within 10 days of the occurrence; if a death occurs, other than a fetal death, it shall be reported to the Department not later than the next Department work day (Monday through Friday). Accidents and incidents that must be reported include, but are not limited to:

1. Those leading to hospitalization;

2. Those leading to death, other than a fetal death;

3. Adverse drug reactions.

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