Each home health agency for which a license has been issued shall be inspected by an authorized representative of the department at least once a year. Such inspections shall be for the purpose of ensuring that the provisions of this chapter are being followed. The department is directed to ensure by inspection that the licensee is providing quality care to its patients in accordance with the orders of the patient's physician.
HISTORY: 1978 Act No. 548 Section 7.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 69 - Licensure Of Home Health Agencies
Section 44-69-10. Short title.
Section 44-69-20. Definitions.
Section 44-69-30. License for operation of home health agency.
Section 44-69-40. Application for license.
Section 44-69-60. Regulations.
Section 44-69-70. Annual inspections.
Section 44-69-75. Certificate of need; exemption of home health services providers.
Section 44-69-77. Sharing of administration, supervision, and services.
Section 44-69-80. Discrimination prohibited.
Section 44-69-90. Rebates, kickbacks, and fee-splitting prohibited.