S.C. Code Regs. § ch. 61, 61-125, 61-125.700, 61-125.702

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Subsection 61-125.702 - Screening. (I)

A. The facility shall have written protocols for screening individuals presenting for evaluation. The facility shall maintain documentation of the rationale for the denial of admission and referral of the individual as applicable.

B. Each facility shall provide screening services on a twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week basis. No person shall remain in the facility for more than eight (8) hours without being admitted or denied admission.

C. Initial screening for risk of suicide or harm to self or others shall be conducted and documented for each individual presenting to the facility.

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 61, 61-125, 61-125.700, 61-125.702

Added by State Register Volume 43, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/24/2019.