S.C. Code Regs. 61-122, Section 300 - Standards for Licensing In-Home Care Providers (Staff, Caregivers, and Training)

What this rule requires your agency to do

• 1The provider must provide and document (with signatures, except computer-based training) caregiver training covering basic first aid; medication assistance if applicable; care for clients with conditions such as Alzheimer's or cognitive disabilities; confidentiality of client information and protection of client rights; documentation and recordkeeping procedures; ethics and interpersonal relationships; proper lifting and transfer techniques if applicable; and infection control techniques. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 300.D)(S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 300.D)
• 2The provider must ensure each caregiver is at least eighteen (18) years of age. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 300.E)(S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 300.E)
• 3The provider must not employ as a caregiver any person with prior convictions for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults, or any drug-related conviction within the preceding ten years. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 300.E)(S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 300.E)
• 4The provider must ensure caregivers who transport clients hold a valid driver's license and insurance. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 300.E)(S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 300.E)
• 5The provider must ensure each caregiver is able to read, write, and communicate effectively with the client and supervisor and is capable of completing assigned job duties and following a care services plan with minimal supervision. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 300.E)(S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 300.E)
• 6The provider must ensure each in-home caregiver undergoes a criminal background check before being employed to provide care. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 300)(S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 300)