South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-16 - Minimum Standards for Licensing Hospitals and Institutional General Infirmaries
Sec2 61-16.1000 - ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PATIENTS. (II)
Section 61-16.1001 - Maximum Number of Beds
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-16.1001
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. No facility shall have set up or in use at any time more beds than the number stated on the face of the license except in cases of justified emergencies. The following categories of beds are not chargeable to the licensed number:
1. Labor room;
2. Newborn nursery;
3. Recovery room;
4. Emergency room treatment;
5. Classroom use only.
B. Neonatal special care beds will be shown on the face of the license in addition to the licensed bed capacity.
C. The Facility shall have the capability to set up the number of beds stated on the face of its license.
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