(A) The department upon proper notice and opportunity for hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act and department regulations may deny, suspend, or revoke licenses or assess a monetary penalty on any of the following grounds:
(1) failure to establish or maintain proper standards of care and service as prescribed by the department;
(2) conduct or practice detrimental to the health or safety of patients, families, or employees of any facility or programs. This provision does not apply to any healing practices authorized by law;
(3) violations of any provisions of this chapter or the regulations promulgated under this chapter.
(B) If an existing facility has conditions or practices which, in the department's judgment, provide an immediate threat to the safety and welfare of the patients served, the department may suspend immediately the license of the facility. After the suspension, proper notice and opportunity for hearing must be provided.
HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 99 Section 8.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 89 - Licensing Of Birthing Centers
Section 44-89-10. Short title.
Section 44-89-30. Definitions.
Section 44-89-40. Licensing of birthing centers.
Section 44-89-60. Reports from and investigations of centers; rules and regulations.
Section 44-89-70. Disclosure of inspection information and reports prohibited; exceptions.
Section 44-89-80. Denial, suspension, and revocation of license; penalties.
Section 44-89-100. Enforcement actions; criminal offenses; penalties.