In carrying out the purposes of this article the council shall:
(1) determine and implement the most cost effective method:
(a) to collect, record, analyze, and disseminate data on the incidence and causes of head and spinal cord injuries;
(b) to gather such other data as needed from existing sources of the South Carolina Statewide Hospital Data System and the Trauma Registry of the Division of Emergency Medical Services;
(2) provide information for initiation of case management services and preventive programs for head and spinal cord injured persons in this State;
(3) develop and promote primary prevention programs related to preventing head and spinal cord injuries;
(4) perform other duties and functions as determined by the council to be necessary for implementation of this article.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 457, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 159, Section 4.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries
Section 44-38-10. Head and Spinal Cord Injury Information System created; purpose.
Section 44-38-20. Definitions.
Section 44-38-40. Duties of council.
Section 44-38-70. Council to submit annual report.
Section 44-38-90. Penalty for intentional noncompliance with article.
Section 44-38-310. Service Delivery System established.
Section 44-38-320. Definitions.
Section 44-38-330. Primary functions of system.
Section 44-38-340. Duties of department.
Section 44-38-370. Eligibility criteria for case management services.
Section 44-38-380. Advisory Council to System.
Section 44-38-390. Article does not establish entitlement program or benefit.
Section 44-38-510. Spinal Cord Injury Research Board.
Section 44-38-610. South Carolina Brain Injury Leadership Council.
Section 44-38-620. Duties of the council.
Section 44-38-630. Membership of council; officers of council; compensation.