S.C. Code § 44-43-1000

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 44-43-1000 - Documentation required in medical records of patients identified as potential donors

The following must be documented in the medical records of patients identified as potential organ or tissue donors:

(1) why a family is not contacted to request organ or tissue donation;
(2) when a family is contacted to request organ or tissue donation and the outcome of the contact;
(3) disposition of a referral to a procurement agency, including acceptance or rejection by the agency. The appropriate procurement agency shall notify the referring hospital of the disposition;
(4) other documentation as may be required by federal or state law or regulation.

S.C. Code § 44-43-1000

Amended by 2009 S.C. Acts, Act No. 4 (SB 407), s 3, eff. 5/6/2009.
2006 Act No. 334, Section 1, eff 6/2/2006; 1998 Act No. 289, Section 8; 1991 Act No. 29, Section 1.