South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-78 - Standards for Licensing Hospices
Sec2 61-78.1800 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Section 61-78.1800.1804 - Safety Precautions and Restraints (I)

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-78.1800.1804

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

A. Periodic or continuous mechanical or physical restraints during routine care of a patient shall not be used, nor shall patients be restrained for staff convenience or as a substitute for care, treatment, or services. However, in cases of extreme emergencies when a patient is a danger to him or herself or others, mechanical and/or physical restraints may be used as ordered by a physician or other authorized healthcare provider.

B. Only those devices specifically designed as restraints may be used. Makeshift restraints shall not be used under any circumstance.

C. Emergency restraint orders shall specify the reason for the use of the restraint, the type of restraint to be used, the maximum time the restraint may be used, and instructions for observing the patient while restrained, if different from the Hospice's written procedures.

D. During emergency restraint, patients shall be monitored at least every hour. Prescribed medications and treatments shall be administered as ordered and nourishment and fluids provided as needed.

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