South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-78 - Standards for Licensing Hospices
Sec2 61-78.700 - REPORTING
Section 61-78.700.702 - Patient Death
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-78.700.702
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
The Hospice shall have a written plan to be followed at the time of patient death. The plan must provide for:
A. Collection of data needed for the death certificate, as required by state law;
B. Recording time of death;
C. Assessment of death;
D. Notification of attending physician responsible for signing death certificate;
E. Notification of next-of-kin or responsible party;
F. Authorization and release of body to funeral home; and
G. Notification to the Department of any death resulting from an injury, accident, or other possible unnatural causes.
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