South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-78 - Standards for Licensing Hospices
Sec2 61-78.1600 - MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Section 61-78.1600.1603 - Emergency Medications (I)
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-78.1600.1603
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. A Hospice Facility shall maintain a kit containing medications for emergency use. The kit shall be readily available but must be properly secured. The kit shall contain such medications as selected and approved consistent with Hospice Facility policy and state and federal regulations. An inventory of medications maintained in the kit shall be attached to or placed in the kit.
B. The emergency kit shall be reviewed at least monthly to ensure that all medications are accounted for, unexpired, and properly replaced when used.
C. There shall be at least one (1) emergency kit on each patient floor.
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