South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-78 - Standards for Licensing Hospices
Sec2 61-78.900 - ADMISSION AND RETENTION
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-78.900
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. Individuals seeking admission shall be identified as appropriate for the level of care, treatment, services, or assistance offered. The Hospice shall establish admission criteria that are consistently applied and comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
B. The Hospice shall admit and retain only those persons whose needs can be met by the accommodations and services provided. (I)
C. Admissions and retention of patients shall be deemed appropriate based on the following considerations:
1. The person is under the care of
a physician, and is certified by the physician to be terminally ill and is
appropriate for services the Hospice is licensed to provide.
2. The person and/or his or her responsible party
agree to accept Hospice services;
3. The
person and family have a demonstrated need for physical, emotional, or spiritual
care that can be adequately provided by the Hospice, as defined in Section
100.P.
4. The person is not likely to
endanger himself or herself or others as determined by a physician or other
authorized healthcare provider. (I)
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