South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-125 - Consumer Electronic Equipment Collection and Recovery
Section 61-125.900 - PATIENT CARE AND SERVICES
Subsection 61-125.904 - Discharge and Transfer
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-125.904
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. A discharge summary, based upon the particular needs of the patient, shall be documented and provided to the patient at the time of discharge that includes:
1. Reason(s) for discharge;
2. Specific instructions for post-discharge
care; and
3. Contact information
for how to access community services, if applicable.
B. Any of the following criteria is sufficient for transfer or discharge from the facility:
1. The patient manifests behavioral,
substance-related, and/or psychiatric symptoms that require a less intensive
level of care;
2. The patient is at
imminent risk of causing serious physical harm to self or others;
3. The symptoms are a result of or
complicated by a medical condition that warrants admission to a medical setting
for treatment;
4. Any other medical
condition or behavior which the facility staff deems unsafe for continued
retention in the facility; or
5.
The patient requires treatment, care, or services for longer than fourteen (14)
days.
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