South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-77 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
Sec2 61-77.1200 - MEDICATION AND TREATMENT ORDERS

The Home Health Agency shall ensure orders for medications and treatments are signed by a Physician or other Authorized Healthcare Provider and incorporated in the Patient's record. The Home Health Agency shall ensure verbal orders are received by a licensed nurse or licensed therapist and include the time of receipt of the order, description of the order, identification of the Physician or other Authorized Healthcare Provider and the individual receiving the order. The Home Health Agency shall ensure the verbal orders are authenticated and dated by a Physician or other Authorized Healthcare Provider pursuant to the Home Health Agency's policies and procedures, but no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the order is given. (II)