South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-78 - Standards for Licensing Hospices
Sec2 61-78.500 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (II)

A. Policies and procedures addressing each section of this regulation regarding patient care, rights, and the operation of the Hospice shall be developed and implemented and revised as required in order to accurately reflect actual Hospice operation. The policies and procedures shall address the provision of any special care offered by the Hospice. Information shall include the means by which the Hospice will meet the specialized needs of the affected patients, such as those with Alzheimer's disease and/or related dementia, and those who are physically and/or developmentally disabled, in accordance with any laws which pertain to that service offered, such as the Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure Act. The Hospice shall establish a time period for review of all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures shall be accessible at all times and a hard copy shall be available or be readily accessible electronically.

B. By its application, the licensee agrees to comply with all standards in this regulation. The policies and procedures shall describe the means by which the Hospice shall assure that the standards described in this regulation are met.