South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-122 - Standards for Licensing In-Home Care Providers
Sec2 100 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE, DEFINITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE
Section 102 - Definitions

A. Administrator. The individual designated by the licensee to have the authority and responsibility to manage the in-home care provider and is in charge of all functions and activities of the provider.

B. Blood Assay for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (BAMT). A general term to refer to in vitro diagnostic tests that assess for the presence of tuberculosis (TB) infection with M. tuberculosis. This term includes, but is not limited to, interferon-gamma release assays (IGRA).

C. Caregiver. Individual employed by, contracted by, referred by, or agent of the in-home care provider who provides services to clients.

D. Client. A person that receives services or care from an in-home care provider licensed by the Department.

E. Department. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

F. Repeat Violation. The recurrence of a violation cited under the same section of the regulation or statute within a thirty-six (36) month period. The time-period determinant of repeat violation status is applicable in instances when there are ownership changes.

G. Responsible Party. A person who is authorized by law to make decisions on behalf of a client. This includes, but is not limited to, a court-appointed guardian, conservator, or any individual with health care or other durable power of attorney.

H. Revocation of License. An action by the Department to cancel or annul a provider's license by recalling, withdrawing, or rescinding the provider's authority to operate.

I. Suspension of License. An action by the Department requiring a provider to cease operations for a period of time or requiring a provider to cease admitting clients until such time as the Department rescinds the restriction.