S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-13.600.606

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

Section 61-13.600.606 - Health Status (I)

A. All staff members and direct care volunteers who have contact with clients, including food service staff members and direct care volunteers, shall have a health assessment within twelve (12) months prior to hire. The health assessment shall consist of an evaluation of the individual's health status by a physician, registered nurse, or other legally authorized healthcare provider pursuant to written standing orders and/or protocol approved by a physician's signature. The health assessment shall also include tuberculin skin testing as described in Section 1503.

B. If a staff member or direct care volunteer is working at multiple facilities operated by the same licensee, copies of records for tuberculin skin testing and the pre-employment health assessment shall be accessible at each facility.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-13.600.606

Added by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2016.