For purposes of this chapter "facility" means public health centers and tuberculosis, mental, chronic disease and all other types of public or private hospitals and related facilities such as outpatient facilities, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, residential care facilities, facilities for persons with developmental disabilities and community mental health centers, including facilities for alcoholics and narcotic addicts but shall not include general hospitals which treat acute injuries or illnesses.
HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 416, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 38 - Investigation Of Health Facilities By Ombudsman
Section 43-38-10. Facility defined.
Section 43-38-30. Cooperation of departments, officers, and agencies required.
Section 43-38-50. Exception as to County Homes.
Section 43-38-60. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program to designate entities under Older American Act.