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 61-16.1300 - PERINATAL SERVICES
Section 61-16.1304 - Paternity - In-Hospital Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgement Program
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-16.1304
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. In accordance with 45 CFR 303, a hospital that provides obstetrical services at a minimum must provide to both the mother and alleged father:
1. Written materials about paternity
establishment.
2. Forms as provided
by the Department necessary to voluntarily acknowledge.
3. Notice, both orally and in writing of the
alternatives to the legal consequences of, and the rights and responsibilities
of acknowledging paternity, and
4.
The opportunity to speak with staff, either by telephone or in person, who are
trained to clarify information and answer questions about paternity
establishment.
B. Hospital must forward completed voluntary acknowledgement forms, or copies to the Department Division of Vital Records.
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