Each facility shall establish grievance procedures to be exercised by or on behalf of the resident to enforce the rights provided by this act. The department shall review and approve these grievance procedures annually. This act is enforced by the department. The department may promulgate regulations to carry out the provisions of this act.
HISTORY: 1985 Act No. 118, Section 6.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 81 - Bill Of Rights For Residents Of Long-term Care Facilities
Section 44-81-10. Short title.
Section 44-81-20. Legislative findings.
Section 44-81-30. Definitions.
Section 44-81-40. Rights of residents; written and oral explanation required.
Section 44-81-50. Discrimination.
Section 44-81-60. Grievance procedures; review by department.