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S.C. Code Regs. 61-77, Section 1000/1001 - Patient Rights (Standards for Licensing Home Health Agencies)

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What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1The agency must inform each patient of grievance and complaint procedures, including the Department's contact information and provisions prohibiting retaliation. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-77 Sec. 1001(2))(S.C. Code Regs. 61-77, Section 1000/1001 - Patient Rights (Standards for Licensing Home Health Agencies))
  • 2The agency must ensure each patient's freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-77 Sec. 1001(7))(S.C. Code Regs. 61-77, Section 1000/1001 - Patient Rights (Standards for Licensing Home Health Agencies))
  • 3The agency must inform each patient of advance directive options. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-77 Sec. 1001(6))(S.C. Code Regs. 61-77, Section 1000/1001 - Patient Rights (Standards for Licensing Home Health Agencies))
  • 4The agency must inform each patient of the specific coverage and non-coverage of services and of his or her liability for payment. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-77 Sec. 1001(5))(S.C. Code Regs. 61-77, Section 1000/1001 - Patient Rights (Standards for Licensing Home Health Agencies))
  • 5The agency must ensure respect and dignity for the patient in receiving care and respect for the patient's property. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-77 Sec. 1001(4),(8))(S.C. Code Regs. 61-77, Section 1000/1001 - Patient Rights (Standards for Licensing Home Health Agencies))
  • 6The agency must ensure and inform each patient of the confidentiality of patient records. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-77 Sec. 1001(3))(S.C. Code Regs. 61-77, Section 1000/1001 - Patient Rights (Standards for Licensing Home Health Agencies))
  • 7The agency must ensure patient rights are guaranteed and inform each patient of the care to be provided and the opportunity to participate in care planning. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-77 Sec. 1001(1))(S.C. Code Regs. 61-77, Section 1000/1001 - Patient Rights (Standards for Licensing Home Health Agencies))

Applies to: home health

South Carolina Regulation 61-77 Section 1000/1001 establishes the patient rights that a licensed home health agency must guarantee and disclose to every patient, covering care planning participation, grievance procedures, confidentiality, property, payment liability, advance directives, freedom from abuse, and respect and dignity.

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