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South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 83 - THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA › Article 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION › Section 83-23 - Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
All persons requesting reserved parking at a fee of $15.00 per month will be required to register their motor vehicle with the Department of Public Safety, 53 President Street, subject to the following:
a. All registrants will be required to show evidence of legal State Registration and Drivers License.
b. All registrants will be required to have a minimum of Bodily Injury Liability Insurance, $15,000. each person, $30,000. each occurrence; and Property Damage Liability Insurance $5,000. each occurrence. The Public Safety Department will be notified before a policy is permitted to lapse.
c. Vehicles must have the normal standard equipment before they are registered. All equipment must be in working order. Vehicles must bear a current State Inspection sticker.
d. Decals must be clearly displayed, as directed, on the bumper of automobiles, and in the most prominent place on motorcycles and bikes. Decals must be removed from vehicles under the following conditions;
1. Change of vehicle ownership.
2. Change of Status which would change eligibility for car privileges or type of decal.
3. Termination of parking.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 83 - THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA › Article 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION › Section 83-24 - New Decals or Keys

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Should a decal become mutilated, a new decal may be obtained from the Public Safety Department without charge. A fee of $2.50 will be charged to replace lost keys.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 83 - THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA › Article 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION › Section 83-25 - Car Pools

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Car pools are permitted on Campus. A paying member must sign up the members of his car pool. The member will then be given a car pool pass to display on his windshield the day that he/she drives. Only one car from the pool may be in the lot at any given time. If more than one car is found in the lot, that car will receive a parking citation. When the paying member of the pool terminates employment or parking, the members of the car pool must turn in their cards.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 83 - THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA › Article 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION › Section 83-26 - Service Vehicles

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Passes are issued to contractors, vendors, and service representatives who render services to the University. These passes are for designated service spaces only, and parking in any other space will result in citation. Passes are renewable the first of each year.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 83 - THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA › Article 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION › Section 83-27 - Reserved Parking

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Reserved parking will be considered in the following order:
a. Faculty
b. Directors/Assistant Directors
c. Department Heads/Staff
d. Employees/Students
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 83 - THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA › Article 3 - VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES AND BONDS › Section 83-30 - Introduction

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Public Safety Officers are empowered and authorized to issue summons and/or traffic citations pursuant to authority contained in the Act to Regulate Traffic at State Institutions and to Provide Penalties (Sections 56-21-10 to 56-21-60 of the 1976 Code).
The driver and owner or person in whose name a vehicle is registered shall be responsible for all violations incurred by the vehicle.
Penalties and/or bonds are payable in person to the City Police Department Lockwood Blvd, or the City Treasurer's Office, corner of Broad and Meeting Streets, or by mail to the City Treasurer, P. O. Box 386, Charleston, South Carolina 29402.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 83 - THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA › Article 3 - VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES AND BONDS › Section 83-31 - Schedule of Penalties

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a
Parking Meter Violations .........................................
$1.00
b
Parking Improperly ................................................
5.00
c
Parking in No Parking Area (Prohibited Zone) ......................
5.00
d
Parking in Loading or Service Lot .................................
5.00
e
Blocking Sidewalk, Driveway, etc...................................
5.00
f
No Parking Decal for Lot ..........................................
5.00
g
Parking at Fire Plug, or Fire Lane ................................
5.00
h
Parking on Grass ..................................................
5.00
i
Parking along Yellow Curbs ........................................
5.00
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 83 - THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA › Article 3 - VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES AND BONDS › Section 83-32 - Schedule of Bonds

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
For delinquent violations not paid after the third day from the date of issuance, the bond will be increased as prescribed below:
a
$1.00 Bonds increased to .........................................
$ 2.00
b
$5.00 Bonds increased to .........................................
$ 7.00
Warrants will be served after ten (10) days of notification to registered owner. Bonds will increase as follows:
a
$2.00 Bonds increased to .........................................
$ 5.00
b
$5.00 Bonds increased to .........................................
$10.00
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 83 - THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA › Article 3 - VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES AND BONDS › Section 83-33 - Defrauding Parking Meters

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
It shall be unlawful to deposit or cause to be deposited in any meter, any slug, device or metallic substitute for a coin of the United States. This constitutes a misdemeanor triable by a Magistrate.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 87 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Section 87-1 - Designated Examiners

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the laws relating to the commitment of mentally ill persons, the South Carolina Mental Health Commission hereby establishes the following qualifications needed for persons to act as designated examiners:
(1) Nurses -state license plus four years' psychiatric experience, or master's degree with license and two years' psychiatric experience; or
(2) Counselors -master's degree in counseling (or very closely related area) plus two years' related experience (clinical chaplains are considered in this category); or
(3) Social Workers -master's degree in social work plus two years' related experience; or
(4) Psychologists -Ph.D. in psychology plus one year's related experience or master's degree plus two years' related experience; or
(5) Any mental health professional as listed in subsections A(1) through (4) who has the appropriate license and education, who has at least one year of intensive full-time experience working with committed patients in a unit of a Department of Mental Health psychiatric hospital, who is certified by the chief of professional services and the director of the facility as being competent and qualified to serve as a designated examiner, and who is approved by the Department of Mental Health Office of Quality Assurance --Standards, Advocacy and Monitoring may be appointed as designated examiner for examinations and hearings held within that facility.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 87 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Section 87-2 - Parking Regulations

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The South Carolina Mental Health Commission hereby establishes the following violations and bonds related to vehicular parking at the Department of Mental Health facilities.
(1)
Parking improperly
$ 7.00
(2)
Parking at fire plug
up to
$ 20.00
(3)
Double parking
up to
$ 20.00
(4)
Parking in no-parking area
up to
$ 20.00
(5)
Parking in reserved space
up to
$ 20.00
(6)
Blocking (i.e., driveway, loading zone, sidewalk)
up to
$ 20.00
(7)
Parking in loading zone
up to
$ 20.00
(8)
Employees parking w/o ID decals
$ 7.00
(9)
Parking in designated accessible space
up to
$ 100.00
B. Anyone receiving a summons for any of the violations listed above may post bond in the amount stated opposite the violation with the Department of Mental Health Finance Office or the cashier's office at the facility concerned.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 87 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Section 87-3 - Forms

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The form and content of all applications, reports, records, petitions, and certificates provided for in the laws relating to the care and commitment of mentally ill persons or chemically dependent persons shall be in such form and of such content as required by the Department of Mental Health.
B. Inquiries concerning the existence of an approved Department of Mental Health form for any procedure or proceeding shall be made to Forms Control, South Carolina Department of Mental Health, Columbia, South Carolina.
C. Requests to obtain forms shall be made to Forms Supply, South Carolina Department of Mental Health, Columbia, South Carolina. Required forms will be provided free of charge; however, the Department of Mental Health reserves the right to limit quantities. All requests shall indicate name and address of the requestor, reference to the specific form (preferably by number and title) and quantity desired. Community requests for emergency admission forms are to be made through the local community mental health center.
D. When an approved Department of Mental Health form is available for any procedure or proceeding, no other form shall be used in lieu thereof. Use of an inappropriate or improper form shall, at the option of the Department of Mental Health, render that procedure or proceeding null and void.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 87 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Section 87-4 - Public Records

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A. The term "public records" as used in this regulation is defined in the Freedom of Information Act. It shall include all rules, regulations, and written statements of policy and procedure formulated, adopted or used by the Department of Mental Health and the minutes of the meetings of the Mental Health Commission, but shall not include any matter or record accorded confidential treatment pursuant to state or federal law or regulation.
B. All requests for public records, other than those normally made within the ordinary course of business to other persons or offices of the Department of Mental Health, shall be handled pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act and shall be made in writing to the Office of Communications, South Carolina Department of Mental Health, Columbia, South Carolina. Such request shall identify the record or describe the character of information sought. Such request shall be in ink or typewritten and must be signed in ink by the requesting party or his duly authorized agent or attorney.
C. All public records will be made available for inspection at the Department of Mental Health in Columbia, South Carolina, during established office hours.
D. Public records printed or reproduced by the Department of Mental Health shall be given to any person upon proper request, and the Department may require payment of the cost thereof. The first fifteen copies will be provided at no charge; beginning with the sixteenth copy, there will be a fee of twenty cents per page. If a request is made for records which are not readily available, the Department may determine a reasonable hourly rate for the expense of searching for and securing such records. The Department may also require a reasonable deposit for such anticipated expense from the person making the request prior to searching for or making copies of the records.
E. Requests for public records, for permission to inspect public records, or for copies of public records will be handled with due regard for the dispatch of other public duties.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-105 - Definitions

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A. Annual: Within a 12-month time period.
B. Candidate: Any Qualified Provider who has applied for a License from the Department.
C. Community Integrated Setting (CIS): A physical location based in the community that does not meet the definition of an FBS, at which DDSN sponsored Services are delivered to Participants in accordance with Department policies, excluding the locations of a licensed residential setting, the home of the Participant(s), or any other residential setting.
D. Day Services Program: DDSN sponsored Services, defined by the standards of the Department that are operated in a licensed service setting.
E. Direct Support Professional (DSP): Any employee or any person under contract whose job description indicates the duty of directly working with Participants.
F. Department: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN).
G. Facility Based Setting (FBS): A physical location, owned by, operated by, or under the control of a Qualified Provider, at which DDSN sponsored Services are delivered to Participants in accordance with Department policies.
H. License: A document issued by the Department to the Qualified Provider indicating that the Licensee is in compliance with the provisions set forth in accordance with these regulations and within the Department's policies.
I. Licensee: The Qualified Provider who holds the primary responsibility for providing DDSN sponsored Services and maintaining compliance with these regulations and the Department's policies.
J. Licensor: The Department.
K. Participant: An individual, in the State, with an Intellectual Disability or a Related Disability (ID/RD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Head Injury, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), and Similar Disability (SD) who has been deemed eligible for Services by the Department and who is participating in or is on the waiting list for DDSN sponsored Service(s).
L. Qualified Provider: An organization either public or private which is operated by a board of directors or other governing body and which offers DDSN sponsored Services, pursuant to a contract with the Department, to individuals with an Intellectual Disability or a Related Disability (ID/RD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Head Injury, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), and Similar Disability (SD) in accordance with Department policies.
M. Residential Services: as defined by the DDSN Residential Habilitation Standards, is provided in each of models for residential support listed below:
(1) Community Training Home-I (CTH-I)
(2) Community Training Home-II (CTH-II)
(3) Supervised Living Program-II (SLP-II)
(4) Community Inclusive Residential Services (CIRS)
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-110 - Scope

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A. No DDSN Sponsored program shall be operated in part or in full for the care, maintenance, education, training, or treatment of more than two persons with Intellectual Disability or a Related Disability (ID/RD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Head Injury, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), and Similar Disability (SD), unless a license is first obtained from the Department. "In part" shall mean a program operating for at least ten (10) hours a week.
B. Specifically excluded from this requirement is any program which is:
(1) Operated by an agency of "the state";
(2) An integral part of a public or private school or center which is licensed, certified, or accredited by the South Carolina Department of Education or is sponsored by a school district;
(3) Licensed as a community residential care facility, skilled care facility, intermediate care facility, or hospital;
(4) A day care center licensed by the Department of Social Services; or
(5) Clinical programs operating under the guidance of a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts with program activities designed to provide therapeutic benefits towards a physical or mental health diagnosis.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-115 - Licenses Issued

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. A License is issued to settings and programs which are in compliance with these regulations.
B. A License may be issued for new settings and programs or those found to be out of compliance upon receipt of an acceptable plan of correction for eliminating deficiencies identified in the official licensing survey. The plan must show that the deficiency will be corrected within a thirty (30) day period. An extension may be granted for another thirty (30) days when requested in writing and with good cause shown.
C. All settings are subject to inspection or investigation at any time without prior notice by entities authorized by the South Carolina Code of Laws and the Department. Entities authorized by the Department shall be granted access to all properties and areas, objects, and records at the time of the inspection. Photocopies, when required as a part of the inspection, shall be used for the purposes of regulation enforcement. Photocopies shall be confidentially maintained. The spaces and areas to be physically inspected shall be determined by the entity.
D. The License will specify the name of the Licensee, the maximum number of Participants to be present at the setting at one time, and the type of program it is determined to be. The setting or program type is designated as follows:
(1) Developmental Intervention and Training Services Program;
(2) Day Services - Adult Activity;
(3) Day Services - Unclassified Setting;
(4) Residential Services - CTH-I;
(5) Residential Services - CTH-II;
(6) Residential Services - SLP-II.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-120 - Effective Date and Term of License

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A License will be effective for up to a period not to exceed twelve (12) months, beginning with the date of issuance.
CODE COMMISSIONER'S NOTE
Pursuant to 2011 Act No. 47, Section 14(B), the Code
				  Commissioner substituted "intellectual disability" for "mental retardation" and
				  "person with intellectual disability" or "persons with intellectual disability"
				  for "mentally retarded." At the Code Commissioner's discretion, the
				  substitution was not made for the formal reference to the South Carolina
				  Department of Mental Retardation in this
				  regulation.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-125 - Applications for License

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A. Applications for License shall be made to the Department at license@ddsn.sc.gov.
B. The appropriate forms for licensing will be made available by the Department. Qualified Providers requesting a License shall file an application under oath on a form specified by the Department. An application shall be signed by the Chief Executive Officer. The application shall set forth the full name and address of the setting for which the License is sought and the owner(s) and such additional information as the Department may require, including affirmative evidence of ability to comply with reasonable standards, rules, and regulations as may be lawfully prescribed.
C. A licensing application shall be reviewed by the Department prior to a DDSN licensing contractor inspecting the setting and prior to the Department issuing a License to the setting, and a licensing application shall include the following:
(1) Documentation of a fire safety inspection conducted by the State Fire Marshall's Office;
(2) Documentation of an electrical inspection conducted by a licensed electrician;
(3) Documentation of a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) inspection conducted by a licensed inspector;
(4) If not on a public water line, documentation of a water quality inspection conducted by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
(5) When the setting is a Residential Services settings supporting children, documentation of a health and sanitation inspection conducted by an appropriate entity.
(6) For settings supporting children under six (6) years of age, documentation of a lead-paint risk assessment conducted by DHEC.
(7) Documentation of any Licenses held by the Qualified Provider for the setting or program and/or information about plans to acquire additional Licenses. The Department shall not issue a License to a setting or program that is licensed to another entity.
(8) For Day Service settings involving food preparation, documentation of a current permit from DHEC.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-130 - Exceptions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The State Director may approve an exception to compliance with one or more of the requirements of these regulations if, in the Department's judgment, the exception would not endanger the safety of the Participants, staff, or the public, and would not reduce significantly the quality or quantity of the Services to be provided.
B. To request an exception, the Licensee must make a written request to the State Director which includes the justification for the request for an exception and must first be reviewed by appropriate Department staff with the approval of the State Director.
C. The request for an exception will also contain a plan for compliance with the regulation which will include a date when the regulation will be met.
D. An exception shall be effective for the duration specified in the approval from the State Director as long as the requirements are maintained.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-135 - Validity of License

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. A License cannot be sold, assigned, or transferred, nor shall it be valid for any premises other than those for which it was issued.
B. A License shall be considered invalid if any of the information provided to the Department in the Licensing Application for the setting or program is not accurate and current.
C. No setting or program shall have present more Participants than approved and so stated on the face of the License.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-140 - Separate Licenses

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A. A separate License is required for programs operated in an FBS even though they are operated by the same Licensee or agency.
B. When two or more defined programs are operated on the same premises or building, a separate License is required and must be obtained for each program.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-145 - Annual Licensing Inspections

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. On-site licensing inspections shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Water measurement to ensure temperatures are:
(a) No less than 100°F; and
(b) No more than 120°F in a setting if a Participant is unable to independently regulate the water temperature.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-150 - License Types

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A. Day Services
(1) Day Services - Adult Activity; or
(2) Day Services - Unclassified Setting.
(a) Licensees may render Services in an FBS or in a CIS.
(3) A Day Service Program may not offer Services in a licensed residential setting, in the home of a Participant, or any other residential setting.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-155 - Setting Closure

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. At least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the permanent closure of a residential setting, the Licensee shall notify the Department in writing of the intent to close and the effective closure date. Within ten (10) calendar days of the closure, the setting shall notify the Department of the provisions and maintenance of the records as required by regulation, the identity of those Participants displaced, and the relocated setting.
B. In instances where a setting temporarily closes, the Licensee shall notify the Department in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days prior to temporary closure. In the event of temporary closure due to an emergency, the setting shall notify the Department in writing within twenty-four (24) hours of the closure. The notification shall include the manner in which records are being stored, the identity of those Participants displaced, the relocated setting, and the anticipated date of reopening. The Department shall consider, upon appropriate review, the necessity of inspecting and determining the applicability of current construction standards to the setting prior to its reopening.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-160 - Violation Classifications

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A. Violations of standards in this regulation are classified as follows:
(1) Class I violations are those that the Department determines to be an imminent danger to the health and safety of the Participants in the setting or a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result therefrom. A physical condition, one or more practices, means, methods, or operations in use in a setting may constitute such a violation. The condition or practice constituting a Class I violation shall be abated or eliminated immediately unless a fixed period of time, as stipulated by the Department, is required for correction.
(2) Class II violations are those, other than Class I violations, that the Department determines to be a negative impact on the health, safety, or well-being of Participants in the setting.
(3) Class III violations are those that are not classified as Class I or II in this regulation or those that are against the best practices as interpreted by the Department.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-165 - Non-Compliance with Licensing Requirements

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A. A setting found to be in non-compliance with the standards of this regulation shall submit an acceptable written plan of correction to the Department or its contractor by the date specified by the Department. The written plan of correction shall describe:
(1) The actions taken to correct each cited deficiency;
(2) The actions taken to prevent recurrences both actual and similar; and
(3) The intended completion date of those actions, which shall not exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the report of findings.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-170 - Provisional License

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At the Department's discretion, a Provisional License may be issued for settings with deficiencies affecting the health, safety, or welfare of Participants. Provisional Licenses are time-limited and location specific. Provisional Licenses may be granted for new settings or for existing settings while developing corrective action plans for deficiencies cited by the Department or its contractor.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 88-175 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License

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A. The Department may deny, suspend, or revoke a license on any of the following grounds:
(1) Failure to establish or maintain proper standards of care and service as prescribed in DDSN directives and individual service standards;
(2) Conduct or practices detrimental to the health or safety of residents, Participants, or employees of any such settings or programs;
(3) Any violations of applicable laws and regulations.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 2 - DEFINITIONS (REPEALED) › Section 88-210

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
CODE COMMISSIONER'S NOTE
Pursuant to 2011 Act No. 47, Section 14(B), the Code
				  Commissioner substituted "intellectual disability" for "mental retardation" and
				  "person with intellectual disability" or "persons with intellectual disability"
				  for "mentally retarded." At the Code Commissioner's discretion, the
				  substitution was not made for the formal reference to the South Carolina
				  Department of Mental Retardation in this
				  regulation.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 3 - RECREATIONAL CAMPS FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY [REPEALED] › Section 88-310

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
CODE COMMISSIONER'S NOTE
Pursuant to 2011 Act No. 47, Section 14(B), the Code
				  Commissioner substituted "intellectual disability" for "mental retardation" and
				  "person with intellectual disability" or "persons with intellectual disability"
				  for "mentally retarded." At the Code Commissioner's discretion, the
				  substitution was not made for the formal reference to the South Carolina
				  Department of Mental Retardation in this
				  regulation.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 4 - DAY PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY › Section 88-405 - Definitions

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A. Adult Activity Center: A goal-oriented program of developmental, prevocational Services designed to develop, maintain, increase or maximize a Participant's functioning in activities of daily living, physical growth, emotional stability, socialization, communication, vocational skills, and/or community participation.
B. Critical Incident(s): An unusual or unfavorable occurrence that is not consistent with routine operations; has a harmful or negative effect on Participants, employees, or property; and occurs in a DDSN Regional Center, Facility Based Setting, or Community Integrated Setting during the direct administration of DDSN sponsored Services.
C. Developmental Intervention and Training Services Program: A service setting designed for youth, ages six (6) to twenty-one (21), who are eligible for DDSN sponsored Services and are in need of individualized, intensive, multi-modal support for acquisition or improvement of social, vocational, and/or educational functioning to prevent hospitalization, institutionalization, or out-of-home placement.
D. First Aid Kit: A collection of supplies which includes, but is not limited to: mild hand soap; cotton tipped applicators; gauze bandages, one and two inch widths; sterile gauze, three inch by three inch; band-aids; adhesive tape; scissors; disinfectant; and thermometer.
E. Program Director: A designated individual responsible for ensuring a Participant's health and safety, while receiving DDSN sponsored Services and supports.
CODE COMMISSIONER'S NOTE
Pursuant to 2011 Act No. 47, Section 14(B), the Code
				  Commissioner substituted "intellectual disability" for "mental retardation" and
				  "person with intellectual disability" or "persons with intellectual disability"
				  for "mentally retarded." At the Code Commissioner's discretion, the
				  substitution was not made for the formal reference to the South Carolina
				  Department of Mental Retardation in this
				  regulation.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 4 - DAY PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY › Section 88-410 - Personnel

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. Qualifications of Staff
(1) Program Director: The Program Directors shall meet the following minimum qualifications:
(a) Be at least twenty-one (21) years old; and
(b) Have a four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university in the human services field or related field and two (2) years' experience in administration or supervision in the human services field; or
(c) Have a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the human services field or related field and one (1) year's experience in administration or supervision in the human services; and
(d) Have references from past employment.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 4 - DAY PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY › Section 88-420 - Transportation

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A. If transportation is provided, vehicles used for the transportation of Participants shall be safe for the passengers.
B. Vehicles shall be maintained in safe operable condition. Records of maintenance and repairs shall be documented and available upon request.
C. Each passenger shall have adequate seating space and shall use an age appropriate seat belt or restraint system approved by the Highway Traffic Safety Administration Standards.
D. Each vehicle shall have a First Aid Kit which is replenished after each use and checked monthly for completeness.
E. For vehicles that transport more than four (4) participants at one time, a fire extinguisher, which is in good working order, must be securely fastened in a manner which is easily accessible to the driver.
F. Vehicle operators and all staff including any person under contract who transports Participants will be licensed drivers who are capable of handling road emergencies and hazards.
(1) There shall be a current defensive driving course certificate on file for all staff and any person under contract to provide Services within one month of their start date; or
(2) If there was no defensive driving course offered within first month, this must be notated and the staff or person under contract must take and pass the first course offered following their start date.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 4 - DAY PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY › Section 88-425 - Medical Care

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A. Routine Medical Care
(1) Prior to and on the first day of service, the Participant's medical condition shall be known by the Qualified Provider, including but not limited to:
(a) Diagnosis and conditions;
(b) Allergies;
(c) Medications/treatments to be given;
(d) Medical equipment or assistive devices;
(e) Diet consistency; and
(f) Body positioning.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 4 - DAY PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY › Section 88-435 - Service Plans

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A. The Participant must be determined to require or likely benefit from the DDSN sponsored Services.
B. Prior to or on the first day of Service provision, a preliminary plan for the participant must be developed to outline the interventions and supports required by the participant until the initial plan is developed.
C. Plan: Each participant will have a written, person-centered plan developed, that outlines the Services, supports, and interventions to be provided. The plan shall be developed by the Participant and his/her Individual Support Team within thirty days (30) of the first date of service.
(1) The plan will document the date and signature of the Participant and the Individual Support team members in attendance during the development of the plan.
(2) The plan will identify and contain a description of the Participant's preferences and interests; the Participant's needs and goals; and the support and interventions to be provided.
(3) The plan will encourage the Participant's movement towards independence, including but not limited to, employment and community integration.
(4) At least monthly, the plan is monitored by the Program Director or the director's designee to determine the plan's effectiveness.
(5) The plan shall remain current at all times, but at a minimum, the plan will be reviewed and updated by the Participant with the Participant's Individual Support Team every 12 months.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 4 - DAY PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY › Section 88-440 - Records

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A. Administrative: The following records will be maintained in accordance with Department policies and shall be readily available for review:
(1) Individual personnel records on each staff member or contracted employee which contain:
(a) Tuberculosis Screening and Testing in accordance with current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control;
(b) Signed application form or other statement of educational history and employment history;
(c) Job description;
(d) Criminal background checks in accordance with state and federal laws and per Department policies; and
(e) References from past employment, if applicable.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 5 - ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION › Section 88-505 - General

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A. Individuals
			 domiciled in the state and determined by the Department, using the diagnostic
			 criteria specified in this Article, to have an Intellectual Disability, Related
			 Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Head Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Similar
			 Disability, or be a child at greater risk for a developmental disability than
			 that for the general population, will be eligible for services from the
			 Department. Individuals believed to be eligible for services of the Department
			 or their representative must contact the Department to request a determination
			 of eligibility.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 5 - ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION › Section 88-520 - Time Limitations

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A.
			 Department eligibility may be established in a time-limited fashion as
			 determined by the circumstances of the individual applying for eligibility.
			 When an individual seeking eligibility presents with circumstances which could
			 likely improve and thereby impact the eligibility determination, DDSN will
			 establish Department eligibility in a time-limited fashion. All information
			 received by the Department will be reviewed for reliability and validity in the
			 determination of eligibility.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 7 - APPEAL PROCEDURES › Section 88-705 - Definitions

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A. Appeal: A
			 procedure by which a person seeks review of the denial of a determination of
			 eligibility for services solely state-funded by the Department. A procedure by
			 which a person seeks review of a decision to deny, suspend, reduce or terminate
			 a service solely state-funded by the Department.
B. Applicant: A person about whom the
			 Department has been contacted in order for a determination of eligibility for
			 services solely state-funded by the Department.
C. Family Support Services: A coordinated
			 system of family support services administered by the Department directly or
			 through contracts with private nonprofit or governmental agencies across the
			 State, or both. This system is solely state-funded by the Department.
D. Person Eligible for Services from the
			 Department: An individual who has been determined by the Department to meet the
			 criteria for eligibility for services solely state-funded by the
			 Department.
E. Solely State-Funded
			 Case Management: Activities, provided by qualified professionals, which will
			 assist those eligible for the Department services in gaining access to needed
			 medical, social, educational, and other services which are solely state-funded
			 by the Department.
F. Solely
			 State-Funded Community Supports: An array of services solely state-funded by
			 the Department to those who are eligible for the Department services, but are
			 not eligible for the Department operated Medicaid Home and Community Based
			 Services Waiver.
G. Solely
			 State-Funded Follow Along: Employment focused services solely state-funded by
			 the Department to those who are eligible for the Department services, who have
			 secured individual integrated employment in the community in collaboration with
			 the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department.
H. Solely State-Funded Residential
			 Habilitation: Solely state-funded services which include the care, skills
			 training, supervision and support provided to a person eligible for services in
			 a noninstitutionalized setting. The degree and type of care, supervision,
			 skills training and support will be based on the person's needs and
			 preferences.
I. Solely State-Funded
			 Respite: Solely state-funded services provided to participants unable to care
			 for themselves; furnished on a short-term basis because of the absence or need
			 for relief of those individuals normally providing the care.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 7 - APPEAL PROCEDURES › Section 88-710 - Appeals

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A. Decisions that
			 may be appealed include, but are not limited to:
(1) Eligibility for the solely state-funded
			 Department services.
(2) Denial,
			 suspension, reduction or termination of a service solely state-funded by the
			 Department to include but not limited to:
(a)
			 Solely State-Funded Community Supports
(b) Solely State-Funded
			 Follow-Along
(c) Solely
			 State-Funded Case Management
(d)
			 Solely State-Funded Respite
(e)
			 Solely State-Funded Residential Habilitation
(f) Family Support
			 Services
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 7 - APPEAL PROCEDURES › Section 88-715 - Appeal Procedures

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A.
			 Applicants Seeking Eligibility for solely state-funded Department Services
(1) Step 1: Written Appeal: When an appeal is
			 desired by the applicant, a signed and dated written appeal of the denial must
			 be made within 30 calendar days from the date of the written correspondence
			 from DDSN which communicates the eligibility decision of the Department. The
			 appeal must state the reason(s) the denial was in error, and include any
			 additional supporting information. The appeal shall be made by letter: South
			 Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs- Appeals, 3440 Harden
			 Street Extension, Columbia, South Carolina 29203 or email: appeals@ddsn.sc.gov
			 sent to the State Director of the Department. Reasonable accommodations to
			 assist with communication will be provided upon request.
(2) Step 2: Review: Upon receipt of the
			 appeal, all information shall be reviewed by the State Director using the
			 eligibility criteria as set forth in the Department's regulation addressing
			 "Eligibility". If the State Director determines new evaluation data is needed,
			 no decision shall be made until this data is received. The applicant shall be
			 notified that the new evaluation is needed within 30 business days of receipt
			 of the written appeal.
(3) Step 3:
			 Decision: A written decision shall be provided to the applicant within 30
			 business days of receipt of the written appeal or receipt of the new evaluation
			 data. In accordance with S.C. Code § 44-20 430, the decision of the State
			 Director is final.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS › Article 8 - RESEARCH INVOLVING PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES › Section 88-805 - Definitions

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A. Minimal risk-
			 means the risk of harm anticipated in the proposed research is not greater,
			 considering probability and magnitude, than those ordinarily encountered in
			 daily life or during the performance of routine physical or psychological
			 examinations or tests.
B. Research
			 -is defined as a trial, special observation, or data collection usually made
			 under conditions determined by the investigator, which aims to test a
			 hypothesis or to discover some previously unknown principle, effect, or
			 relationship. Research is further defined as a systematic investigation
			 designed to contribute to generalized knowledge.
C. Activities which use experiments, tests,
			 and/or observations designed to elicit information which is not publicly
			 available are considered types of research.
D. Research participant- is defined as
			 persons eligible for services from the Department about whom an investigator
			 conducting the research obtains:
(1) Data
			 through intervention or interaction with the participant, or
(2) Identifiable private
			 information.