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SC Code § 44-38-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-40. Duties of council.

 In carrying out the purposes of this article the council shall:  (1) determine and implement the most cost effective method:  (a) to collect, record, analyze, and disseminate data on the incidence and causes of head and spinal cord injuries;  (b) to gather such other data as needed from existing sources of the South Carolina Statewide Hospital Data System and the Trauma Registry of the Division of Emergency Medical Services;  (2) provide information for initiation of case management services and preventive programs for head and spinal cord injured persons in this State;  (3) develop and promote primary prevention programs related to preventing head and spinal cord injuries;  (4) perform other duties and functions as determined by the council to be necessary for implementation of this article.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 457, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 159, Section 4.
SC Code § 44-38-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-50. Reporting of required information; follow up to persons entered in registry; gathering information from other states; approval of and participation in research activities.

 The council shall develop:  (1) reporting forms and procedures for reporting the information required by this article;  (2) a system to provide follow up to individuals entered in the registry;  (3) procedures for gathering information from other states in which a South Carolina resident may be admitted for a head or spinal cord injury, or both; and  (4) procedures for approving research projects or participation in research activities.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 457, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 159, Section 4.
SC Code § 44-38-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-60. Confidentiality of reports and records; nondisclosure under Freedom of Information Act.

 (A) All reports and records made pursuant to this article and maintained by the system, any agency, hospital, institution, other facility, or person pursuant to this article are confidential and may not be disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act. Information must not be released except to:  (1) appropriate staff of the system;  (2) submitting hospitals or their designees;  (3) a person engaged in a research project approved pursuant to Section 44-38-50 except that no information identifying a subject of a report or a reporter may be made available to a researcher unless consent is obtained pursuant to this section;  (4) a member of the council except that no information identifying a subject of a report or a reporter may be made to the council unless consent is obtained pursuant to this section.  (B) The identity of a patient, physician, or hospital is confidential and may not be released, except that the identity of a patient may be released upon informed written consent of the patient, or the patient's legal guardian or legal representative; the identity of a physician may be released upon written consent of the physician; and the identity of a hospital may be released upon written consent of the hospital.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 457, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 159, Section 4.
SC Code § 44-38-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-70. Council to submit annual report.

 The council shall submit an annual report to the Joint Committee to Study Problems of Persons with Disabilities including, but not limited to, the incidence and status of head and spinal cord injuries in South Carolina, the administration of the system and recommendations for modifications in the system, and for improving the delivery of services to persons with these injuries.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 457, Section 1.
SC Code § 44-38-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-80. Qualified immunity from liability for release of information in accordance with article.

 No person, medical facility, or other organization providing or releasing information in accordance with this article may be held liable in a civil or criminal action for divulging confidential information unless the individual or organization acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 457, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 159, Section 4.
SC Code § 44-38-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-90. Penalty for intentional noncompliance with article.

 A person subject to this article who intentionally fails to comply with reporting or confidentiality and disclosure requirements of this article is subject to a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars for a violation the first time a person fails to comply and not more than five thousand dollars for a subsequent violation.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 457, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 159, Section 4.
SC Code § 44-38-310 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-310. Service Delivery System established.

 There is established within the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs the South Carolina Head and Spinal Cord Injury Service Delivery System. The system shall operate as a division of the department to be known as the Head and Spinal Cord Injury Division. The department must develop, coordinate, and enhance the delivery of services to persons with head and spinal cord injuries. The department must coordinate case management services provided pursuant to this article with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. Services provided pursuant to this article supplement and do not supplant existing services or the development of new services.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 159, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1103.
SC Code § 44-38-320 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-320. Definitions.

 As used in this article:  (1) "System" means the South Carolina Head and Spinal Cord Injury Service Delivery System as established in this article;  (2) "State plan" means the plan developed by the State Department of Disabilities and Special Needs pursuant to this article for a comprehensive system of services for persons with head and spinal cord injuries.  (3) "Department" means the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 159, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1103.
SC Code § 44-38-330 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-330. Primary functions of system.

 The primary functions of the system are planning, intake and referral, case management, and education and prevention. The department is responsible for these functions.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 159, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1103.
SC Code § 44-38-340 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-340. Duties of department.

 The department shall:  (1) develop a state plan for a comprehensive system of services for persons with head and spinal cord injuries, including short-term and long-term goals and objectives for implementing the plan;  (2) receive surveillance data from the South Carolina Head and Spinal Cord Injury Information System to use in developing and revising the state plan to meet the changing needs of this population;  (3) identify gaps in services for head and spinal cord injured persons and spearhead development of those services needed for the comprehensive system of service delivery;  (4) develop licensing, program, and contract guidelines to be used by case managers in working with service delivery agencies;  (5) in conjunction with other state agencies, prepare, coordinate, and advocate for state appropriations needed to fund and to develop services needed to implement the state plan;  (6) seek funding from other sources, private and federal, including, but not limited to, medicaid waivers and expansion of the medicaid program, to provide services outlined in the state plan;  (7) evaluate the state plan including, but not limited to, how well head and spinal cord injured persons are identified, referred, and served by the system and its impact on their quality of life, including reintegration and productivity in the community;  (8) promote public awareness through programs relating to head and spinal cord injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation;  (9) promote research on the causes, effects, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of head and spinal cord injuries;  (10) serve as the central and initial point for receiving referrals for case management services from the South Carolina Head and Spinal Cord Injury Information System and all other sources;  (11) determine a person's eligibility for case management services based on criteria provided in Section 44-38-370, conduct an assessment of services needed, and provide appropriate case management based on an individualized treatment plan designed to meet the specific needs of the person;  (12) develop policies and procedures to be used by the case managers to ensure, among other things, that a person with a head or spinal cord injury receives equal access to available services and that case management services maximize the person's self-determination and self-advocacy;  (13) develop training programs for case managers and other professionals to prepare and assist them in working with persons with head and spinal cord injuries;  (14) coordinate the delivery of services and ensure that services are appropriate and delivered in a timely manner;  (15) advocate for persons with head and spinal cord injuries to assist them in receiving equal access to services and services which promote independence and productivity.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 159, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1103.
SC Code § 44-38-370 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-370. Eligibility criteria for case management services.

 A person is eligible for case management services under this article when at the time of determining eligibility the person has a severe chronic limitation that:  (1) is attributed to a physical impairment, including head injury, spinal cord injury, or both, or a similar disability, regardless of the age of onset but not associated with the process of a progressive degenerative illness or disease, dementia, or a neurological disorder related to aging;  (2) is likely to continue indefinitely without intervention;  (3) results in substantial functional limitations in at least two of these life activities:  (a) self-care;  (b) receptive and expressive communication;  (c) learning;  (d) mobility;  (e) self-direction;  (f) capacity for independent living;  (g) economic self-sufficiency; and  (4) reflects the person's need for a combination and sequence of special interdisciplinary or generic care or treatment or other services which are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 159, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1103.
SC Code § 44-38-390 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-390. Article does not establish entitlement program or benefit.

 Nothing contained in this article may be construed to establish or authorize creation of an entitlement program or benefit.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 159, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1103.
SC Code § 44-38-610 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-610. South Carolina Brain Injury Leadership Council.

 There is created the South Carolina Brain Injury Leadership Council, within the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, to provide statewide coordination in promoting support services to persons with brain injuries, their families, and caregivers, and to identify emerging issues and innovations, foster education and advocacy, and build consensus to support necessary policies and programs.  HISTORY: 2013 Act No. 63, Section 1, eff June 13, 2013.
SC Code § 44-38-620 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-620. Duties of the council.

 The South Carolina Brain Injury Leadership Council shall:  (1) advise and make recommendations to the State on ways to improve services coordination regarding traumatic brain injury;  (2) encourage citizen participation through the establishment of public hearings and other types of community outreach programs;  (3) identify emerging issues and expand methods and resources to enhance statewide services;  (4) serve as a resource for education, research, and training and provide information and referral services;  (5) provide technical assistance for the development of support groups and other local initiatives to serve individuals, families, and caregivers;  (6) consult with federal, state, and local government agencies and with citizens' groups and other private entities to recommend public policy concerning brain injuries to state policymakers; and  (7) serve as the statewide advisory board for implementing the federal Traumatic Brain Injury Act and applying for federal traumatic brain injury funding.  HISTORY: 2013 Act No. 63, Section 1, eff June 13, 2013.
SC Code § 44-38-630 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-630. Membership of council; officers of council; compensation.

 (A) The members of the South Carolina Brain Injury Leadership Council should have knowledge or expertise in the area of brain injury or related services. The council shall be comprised of representatives of the following agencies and organizations, shall be appointed by the director of the agency or organization and shall serve ex officio:  (1) South Carolina Department of Education;  (2) South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services;  (3) South Carolina Department of Mental Health;  (4) South Carolina Department of Social Services;  (5) South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control;  (6) South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department;  (7) South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs;  (8) Head and Spinal Cord Injury Division within the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs;  (9) Medical University of South Carolina;  (10) University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities within the University of South Carolina School of Medicine;  (11) South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council;  (12) South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council;  (13) Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc.; and  (14) Brain Injury Association of South Carolina.  (B) Council members shall include persons who are survivors of traumatic brain injury, family members or legal guardians of these persons, health care professionals, representatives of service provider entities, or other interested parties knowledgeable about brain injuries. Membership shall meet requirements of the State Advisory Board designated by the federal Traumatic Brain Injury Act.  (C) Officers of the council shall be as follows: chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary. Council officers are to be elected at the final quarterly council meeting of the year, and shall serve a two year term starting the next calendar year.  (D) Council members shall be appointed with consideration given to statewide geographic and demographic representation. When an appointed vacancy on the council exists, nominations to fill the vacancy may be received from members of the council by the secretary.  (E) Members and officers of the council are not entitled to mileage, per diem, subsistence, or any other form of compensation.  HISTORY: 2013 Act No. 63, Section 1, eff June 13, 2013.
SC Code § 44-38-640 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 38 - Head And Spinal Cord Injuries|Section 44-38-640. Authority to apply for grants.

 The South Carolina Brain Injury Leadership Council shall have the authority to apply for grants for the purposes of carrying out the responsibilities and duties of the council.  HISTORY: 2013 Act No. 63, Section 1, eff June 13, 2013.
SC Code § 44-39-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 39 - Diabetes Initiative Of South Carolina|Section 44-39-10. Short title.

 This chapter may be cited as the "Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Act".  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, Section 46A.
SC Code § 44-39-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 39 - Diabetes Initiative Of South Carolina|Section 44-39-20. Establishment of Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Board; purpose; members; terms; filling vacancies; election of chair; meetings; expenses.

 (A) There is established within the Medical University of South Carolina the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Board. The purpose of this board is to establish a statewide program of education, surveillance, clinical research, and translation of new diabetes treatment methods to serve the needs of South Carolina residents with diabetes mellitus. The provisions of this chapter and the initiatives undertaken by the board supplement and do not supplant existing programs and services provided to this population.  (B) The board consists of:  (1) the following officials or their designees:  (a) the President of the Medical University of South Carolina;  (b) the Dean of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine;  (c) the Director of the Department of Health and Environmental Control;  (d) the Director of the State Department of Health and Human Services;  (e) the President of the South Carolina Medical Association;  (f) the Vice President of the Southeastern Division of the American Diabetes Association;  (g) the President of the American Association of Diabetes Educators;  (h) the President of the South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians;  (i) the Head of the Office of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Environmental Control;  (j) the Governor of the South Carolina Chapter of the American College of Physicians;  (k) the Chair of the Division of Endocrinology at the Medical University of South Carolina;  (l) the President of the South Carolina Hospital Association;  (2) a representative of the Office of the Governor, to be appointed by the Governor; and  (3) six representatives appointed by the President of the Medical University of South Carolina, three of whom must be from the general public and one each from the Centers of Excellence Council, the Outreach Council, and the Surveillance Council, all of whom must be persons knowledgeable about diabetes and its complications.  (C) The board may elect nonvoting members and honorary members.  (D) A member of the board is elected for a three-year term. A vacancy on the board must be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the manner of original appointment.  (E) The board shall elect from its members a chair for a term of three years.  (F) The board shall meet at least quarterly or more frequently upon the call of the chairman. A member of the board not employed by the State or a political subdivision of the State must receive per diem, subsistence, and mileage as provided by law for members of state boards, commissions, and committees while engaged in the work of the board.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, Section 46A; 2008 Act No. 256, Section 1, eff June 4, 2008; 2010 Act No. 195, Section 1, eff May 28, 2010.
SC Code § 44-39-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 39 - Diabetes Initiative Of South Carolina|Section 44-39-30. Powers and duties of board.

 The powers and duties of the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Board are to:  (1) annually assess the effects of diabetes mellitus in South Carolina, and the status of education, clinical research, and translation of new diabetes treatment methods in South Carolina;  (2) oversee all operations of the Center of Excellence Advisory Committees, and the Diabetes Outreach Council including:  (a) reviewing annual reports;  (b) establishing annual budgets;  (c) setting annual priorities;  (3) make annual budget requests to the General Assembly to support the activities of the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Board;  (4) conduct diabetes surveillance activities including:  (a) obtaining data and maintaining a statewide data base  (b) analyzing data and reviewing trends on mortality and morbidity in diabetes;  (c) developing means to and disseminating important data to professionals and the public;  (d) developing proposals for grant funding.  (5) submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly;  (6) other activities necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, Section 46A.
SC Code § 44-39-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 39 - Diabetes Initiative Of South Carolina|Section 44-39-40. Establishment of Diabetes Center of Excellence; powers; duties; functions; advisory committee; council.

 (A) A Diabetes Center of Excellence is established at the Medical University of South Carolina. The center shall develop and implement programs of professional education, specialized care, and clinical research in diabetes and its complications, in accordance with priorities established by the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Board. The Center of Excellence must submit an annual report to the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Board.  (B) The activities of the center must be overseen and directed by the Center of Excellence Advisory Committee. The council consists of members appointed by the president of the Medical University of South Carolina. The functions of the council include:  (1) reviewing programs in professional education, specialized care, and clinical research developed by the Center;  (2) assisting in the development of proposals for grant funding for the center's activities;  (3) preparing an annual report and budget proposal for submission to the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Board.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, Section 46A.
SC Code § 44-39-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 39 - Diabetes Initiative Of South Carolina|Section 44-39-50. Establishment of Diabetes Outreach Council; powers; duties; functions.

 (A) There is created in the Medical University of South Carolina the Diabetes Outreach Council with three members appointed by the president of the university.  (B) The Diabetes Outreach Council shall oversee and direct efforts in patient education and primary care including:  (1) promoting adherence to national standards of education and care;  (2) ongoing assessment of patient care costs and reimbursement issues for persons with diabetes in South Carolina;  (3) preparing an annual report and budget proposal for submission to the Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina Board.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, Section 46A.
SC Code § 44-40-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 40 - Agent Orange Information And Assistance Program|Section 44-40-10. Short title.

 This chapter may be cited as the "South Carolina Agent Orange Information and Assistance Act".  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 521, Section 1.