Hospices must not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religion, or source of payment, location of patient, acceptance or provision of goods and services to patients or potential patients.
HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 13 Section 9; 2017 Act No. 61 (H.3132), Section 1, eff May 19, 2017.
Effect of Amendment
2017 Act No. 61, Section 1, substituted "or potential patients" for "of potential patients".
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 71 - Licensure Of Hospice Programs
Section 44-71-10. Short title.
Section 44-71-20. Definitions.
Section 44-71-30. License for operation of hospice.
Section 44-71-35. Registration of multiple location.
Section 44-71-40. Application for license.
Section 44-71-60. Regulations.
Section 44-71-70. Authority to issue, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses.
Section 44-71-80. Annual inspections; joint annual reports.
Section 44-71-85. Disposal of deceased patient's unused controlled substances.
Section 44-71-90. Discrimination prohibited.
Section 44-71-95. Hospice services by health care facility.
Section 44-71-100. Rebates, kickbacks, and fee-splitting prohibited.