South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-7 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Sec2 61-7.600 - REPORTING
Section 61-7.600.601 - Adverse Incident Reporting

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-7.600.601

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

A. The requirements of Section 601 will take effect (1) year following the date of publication of this regulation in the State Register.

B. The EMS Agency shall maintain a record of each Adverse Incident. The EMS Agency shall retain all documented Adverse Incidents reported pursuant to this section two (2) years after the Patient contact or transport.

C. The EMS Agency shall report Adverse Incidents to the Department via the Department's electronic reporting system or other format as determined by the Department as soon as possible, but not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours from becoming aware of the Adverse Incident. Failure to report the following Adverse Incidents may result in a Class II violation: (II)

1. Confirmed or suspected Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation against a Patient by EMS Personnel;

2. Crimes committed against Patients by any EMS Personnel;

3. Unexpected or unexplained death of a Patient while under the care of the EMS Agency;

4. Any suspected overdose reversal administered to on duty EMS Personnel;

5. Elopement of Patient;

6. Any injury caused by EMS Personnel, including injuries involving the use of physical and/or chemical restraints;

7. Medication error with adverse effects or that would cause potential harm to the Patient;

8. Suicide and/or attempted suicide while under the EMS Agency's care;

9. Any Patient that is dropped or falls while under the care of an EMS Agency, including where no injury occurs, to include stretcher drops due to malfunction or operator error; and

10. Any suspected or confirmed use of illicit or un-prescribed medications or alcohol by a crew member while on duty, to include providing Patient care and/or the operation of an EMS Agency vehicle.

D. The EMS Agency shall submit a separate written investigation report within five (5) calendar days of every Incident required to be immediately reported to the Department pursuant to Section 601.C via the Department's electronic reporting system or in a format as determined by the Department. The EMS Agency's report of investigation to the Department shall include the following information: (II)

1. EMS Agency name, License number, type of Adverse Incident, the date the accident and/or Adverse Incident occurred;

2. Number of Patients, staff, or by-standers directly injured or affected;

3. ePCR number, if applicable;

4. Patient name, age, and gender;

5. Witness(es) name(s); and

6. Identified cause of the Adverse Incident, internal investigation results if cause unknown, a brief description of the Adverse Incident including location where occurred, treatment of injuries, and cause of errors or omission in Patient care rendered, if applicable.

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