SECTION 1900–DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION | SC
1901. General (II) A facility shall be planned, designed, and equipped to provide and promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of each resident. Facility design shall be such that all residents have access to required services. There shall be at least 200 gross square feet per licensed bed in facilities with ten (10) beds or […]
SECTION 1800–QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | SC
1801. General (II). A.There shall be a written, implemented quality improvement program that provides effective self-assessment and implementation of changes designed to improve the care/services provided by the facility. B.The quality improvement program, as a minimum, shall: 1. Establish desired outcomes and the criteria by which policy and procedure effectiveness is regularly, systematically, and objectively […]
SECTION 1700–INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT | SC
1701. Staff Practices (I). Staff/volunteer practices shall promote conditions that prevent the spread of infectious, contagious, or communicable diseases and provide for the proper disposal of toxic and hazardous substances. These preventive measures/practices shall be in compliance with applicable guidelines of the Blood borne Pathogens Standard of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of […]
SECTION 1600–MAINTENANCE | SC
1601. General (II). The facility shall keep all equipment and building components (e.g., doors, windows, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures) in good repair and operating condition. The facility shall document preventive maintenance. The facility shall comply with the provisions of the codes officially adopted by the South Carolina Building Codes Council and the South Carolina State […]