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 61-16.400 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Section 61-16.402 - Quality of Care. (II)

The Facility shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective, ongoing, facility-wide, data-driven quality assessment and performance improvement program. The Facility's governing body shall ensure that the program reflects the complexity of the Facility's organization and services; involves all Facility departments and services (including those services furnished under contract or arrangement); and focuses on indicators related to improved health outcomes and the prevention and reduction of medical errors.