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S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 - Standards for Licensing In-Home Care Providers (Infection Control & Staff Health, Sections 300.D.8 and 400)
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What this rule requires your agency to do
- 1The provider must ensure the pre-contact health assessment includes tuberculosis screening conducted in the manner prescribed by the CDC's and the Department's most current tuberculosis guidelines. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 400.A)(S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 400.A)
- 2The provider must conduct an annual tuberculosis risk assessment (using the Appendix) to determine the appropriateness and frequency of tuberculosis screening. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 400.B)(S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 400.B)
- 3The provider must ensure all staff members and caregivers who have contact with clients complete a health assessment within twelve (12) months prior to initial client contact. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 400.A)(S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 400.A)
- 4The provider must ensure caregivers receive training in infection control techniques. (S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 300.D.8)(S.C. Code Regs. 61-122 § 300.D.8)
Applies to: home care / personal care (licensed in-home care providers)
South Carolina Regulation 61-122 governs licensed in-home care providers. Its infection-control obligations require that caregivers be trained in infection control techniques, that all client-contact staff receive a pre-service health assessment including tuberculosis screening consistent with CDC and Department guidelines, and that providers conduct an annual TB risk assessment to determine screening frequency.
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