South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-93 - Standards for Licensing Facilities for Chemically Dependent or Addicted Persons
Sec2 61-93.900 - PATIENT CARE, TREATMENT, AND SERVICES
Section 61-93.900.909 - Referral Services
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. Referrals for care and/or services shall not be made to unlicensed Facilities if such Facilities are required to be licensed. (II)
B. The Facility shall provide information regarding appropriate self-help groups to Patients and encourage their participation in such activities, and document the information was provided in the Patient's record.
C. The facility shall maintain documentation of the rationale for the denial of admission and referral for services offered to the Patient as applicable.
D. A community resource file shall be developed, maintained, and used for proper Patient referral and placement. The file shall include a listing of services, fees, hours of operation, and contact person as well as material to be provided to the Patient. The Facility shall provide the Patient with information and offer referral for community resources such as transportation, hospital emergency services, and ambulance services.