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 61-16.1200 - PATIENT CARE AND SERVICES
Section 61-16.1219 - Psychiatric Services

A. A physician, preferably a board-certified psychiatrist, should be designated as physician-in-charge (or chief) of the psychiatric service. A designated physician who is experienced in the practice of psychiatry should be on call at all times.

B. A registered nurse who has had at least two years training and/or experience in psychiatric nursing shall be responsible for the nursing care of psychiatric patients. At least one registered nurse shall be on duty in each nursing unit at all times.