South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults
Sec2 61-75.700 - PARTICIPANT RECORDS
Section 61-75.700.704 - Record Maintenance

A. The Licensee shall provide accommodations, space, supplies, and equipment for the protection, storage, and maintenance of Participant records in an organized manner.

B. The Participant record is confidential and shall be made available only to individuals authorized by the Facility and in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations. (II)

C. Records generated by organizations or individuals contracted by the Facility for care or services shall be maintained by the Facility that has enrolled the Participants.

D. Upon Discharge of a Participant, the record shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days, and filed in an inactive or closed file maintained by the Licensee.

E. Participants records shall be maintained for at least six (6) years following the Discharge of the Participant. Unless otherwise indicated, other regulation-required documents shall be retained at least twelve (12) months or since the last Department general Inspection, whichever is the longer period.

F. Current Participant records are the property of the Facility, shall be maintained at the Facility, and shall not be removed from the Facility without court order.