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South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1300 - MEAL SERVICE › Section 61-75.1300.1301 - General. (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. Facilities that
				prepare food on-site shall be approved by the Department, and regulated, inspected,
				and permitted pursuant to Regulation 61-25, Retail Food Establishments.
B. The Facility shall ensure that meals that are
				catered to the Facility are obtained from a food service establishment graded by the
				Department pursuant to R.61-25, and the Facility shall have a written executed
				contract with the food service establishment.
C. The Facility shall ensure food served to the
				Participants meets the requirements of R.61-25 for temperature, storage, display,
				and general protection against contamination. The Facility shall not permit the use
				of home canned foods.
D. The Facility
				shall maintain at least one (1) hand sink equipped with hot and cold water, liquid
				soap, and an individualized method of drying hands. The Facility shall ensure
				handwashing sinks are equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least one
				hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit through a mixing valve or combination
				faucet.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1300 - MEAL SERVICE › Section 61-75.1300.1302 - Meals and Special Diets

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The
				Facility shall provide at least one (1) meal for each Participant receiving Adult
				Day Care Services for four (4) hours or more per day unless otherwise directed by a
				physician or other Authorized Healthcare Provider in writing. The Facility shall
				provide at least two (2) meals for each Participant receiving Adult Day Care
				Services for ten (10) or more hours per day unless otherwise directed by a physician
				in writing.
B. The Facility shall
				provide dietary services to meet the daily dietary needs of Participants in
				accordance with written dietary policies and procedures. The Facility may permit
				snacks but not in lieu of full meals.
C.
				The Facility shall establish specific times for serving meals to
				Participants.
D. The Facility shall
				maintain suitable food and snacks and offer to Participants between meals at no
				additional cost to the Participants. (II)
E. The Facility shall wash and sanitize all food
				contact and non-food contact surfaces, equipment, and utensils in accordance with
				the standards required by R.61-25.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1300 - MEAL SERVICE › Section 61-75.1300.1303 - Menus

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall ensure one (1) week of menus, including routine
				  and special diets and any substitutions or changes made, is readily available and
				  posted in one (1) or more conspicuous places in a public area.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1300 - MEAL SERVICE › Section 61-75.1300.1304 - Ice and Drinking Water. (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The
				Facility shall ensure ice is available and precautions are be taken to prevent
				contamination. The Facility shall store ice scoops in a sanitary manner outside of
				ice containers. The Facility shall ensure ice delivered to Participant areas in bulk
				shall be in nonporous, covered containers cleaned after each use.
B. The Facility shall ensure potable drinking
				water shall be available and accessible to Participants at all times.
C. The Facility shall not permit the use of common
				drinking cups. The Facility shall ensure unused disposable cups are stored to
				prevent contamination.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1400 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS › Section 61-75.1400.1401 - Disaster Preparedness. (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall develop and maintain a written plan for actions
				  to be taken in the event of a disaster or an emergency evacuation. The Facility
				  shall implement the plan when necessary and at the time of need. The Facility shall
				  make the plan available upon request by Participants, Participants' Sponsors and
				  Responsible Parties, and the Department.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1400 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS › Section 61-75.1400.1402 - Continuity of Essential Services. (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall maintain and implement a plan that ensures the
				  continuation of essential Participant services for such reasons as power outage
				  and/or water shortage or in the event of the absence from work of any portion of the
				  work force resulting from inclement weather or other causes.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1500 - FIRE PREVENTION › Section 61-75.1500.1501 - Arrangements for Fire Department Response and Protection. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall develop, in coordination
				with its supporting fire department and/or disaster preparedness agency, suitable
				written plans for actions to be taken in the event of fire such as fire plan and
				evacuation plan.
B. Facilities located
				outside of a service area or range of a public fire department shall arrange for the
				nearest fire department to respond in case of fire by written agreement with that
				fire department. The Facility shall keep a copy of the current agreement on file in
				the Facility and shall provide a copy of the current agreement and updated
				agreements to the Department.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1500 - FIRE PREVENTION › Section 61-75.1500.1502 - Tests and Inspections. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall maintain and test all fire protection and
				  suppression systems in accordance with the provisions of the codes officially
				  adopted by the South Carolina Building Codes Council and the South Carolina State
				  Fire Marshal applicable to the Facility.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1500 - FIRE PREVENTION › Section 61-75.1500.1503 - Fire Response Training. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall ensure Staff complete Annual fire response
				  training in accordance with specific duties and responsibilities outlined in their
				  job descriptions. The Facility shall document and maintain the training in the Staff
				  record at the Facility.
A. The Facility
				shall ensure the Staff fire response training addresses, at a minimum, the
				following:
1. Reporting a fire;
2. Use of the fire alarm system, if
				applicable;
3. Location and use of
				fire-fighting equipment;
4. Methods of
				fire containment; and
5. Specific
				responsibilities, tasks, or duties of each individual.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1500 - FIRE PREVENTION › Section 61-75.1500.1504 - Fire Drills. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall
				complete at least one (1) fire drill every month to familiarize all Staff,
				Volunteers, and Participants with fire safety procedures. The Facility shall
				maintain records of the fire drills, including date, time, description, and
				evaluation of the drill, and the names of Staff members, Volunteers, and
				Participants directly involved in responding to the drill. If fire drill
				requirements are mandated by statute or regulation, then the mandated statute or
				regulation requirements supersede the requirements of this regulation, and the
				Facility shall comply with the provisions of the statute or regulation.
B. The Facility shall design and conduct the fire
				drills to reflect the contents of the fire response training described in Section
				1503.
C. The Facility shall encourage
				all Participants to participate in fire drills and utilize counseling, incentive
				programs, and specific Staff-to-Participant assignments, if appropriate.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1500 - FIRE PREVENTION › Section 61-75.1500.1505 - Fire Extinguishers, Standpipes, and Automatic Sprinklers. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall provide fire-fighting equipment such as fire
				  extinguishers, standpipes, and automatic sprinklers as required by the provisions of
				  the codes officially adopted by the South Carolina Building Codes Council and the
				  South Carolina State Fire Marshal applicable to the Facility. The Facility shall
				  ensure extinguishers are sized, located, installed, and maintained in accordance
				  with National Fire Protection Association No. 10. The Facility shall install
				  suitable fire extinguishers in all hazardous areas. The Facility shall comply with
				  all state and local fire and safety provisions. (I)
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1600 - MAINTENANCE › Section 61-75.1600.1601 - General Maintenance

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall keep all equipment and building components
				  including, but not limited to, carpet and flooring, doors, windows, lighting
				  fixtures, and plumbing fixtures in good repair and operating condition. The Facility
				  shall document preventive maintenance. (II)
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1600 - MAINTENANCE › Section 61-75.1600.1602 - Preventive Maintenance of Emergency Equipment and Supplies. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall
				develop and implement a written preventive maintenance program for all fire alarm,
				electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection systems and for all equipment and
				supplies including, but not limited to, all Participant monitoring equipment,
				isolated electrical systems, conductive flooring, Participant grounding systems, and
				medical gas systems. The Facility shall check and test the equipment at intervals
				ensuring proper operation and state of good repair. After repairs and alterations to
				any equipment or system, the Facility shall thoroughly test the equipment or system
				for proper operation before returning it to service. The Facility shall maintain
				records for each piece of emergency equipment to indicate its history of testing and
				maintenance.
B. The Facility shall
				comply with the provisions of the codes officially adopted by the South Carolina
				Building Codes Council and the South Carolina State Fire Marshal applicable to the
				Facility. (I)
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1700 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 61-75.1700.1701 - Staff Practices. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The
				Facility shall maintain and implement Staff practices that promote conditions that
				prevent the spread of infectious, contagious, or communicable diseases, including
				but not limited to standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, contact
				precautions, airborne precautions, and isolation techniques. The Facility shall
				ensure proper disposal of toxic and hazardous substances. The Facility shall ensure
				the preventive measures and practices are in compliance with applicable guidelines
				of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of
				1970; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; R.61-105, Infectious Waste
				Management; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and
				regulations.
B. The Facility shall
				ensure the practice of hand hygiene to prevent the hand transfer of pathogens, and
				the use of barrier precautions such as gloves in accordance with established
				guidelines.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1700 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 61-75.1700.1702 - Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and Screening. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. Tuberculosis Testing. The Facility shall
				utilize either Tuberculin Skin Test or Blood Assay for Mycobacterium tuberculosis
				for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
B. Annual Risk Assessment. The Facility shall
				conduct an Annual tuberculosis risk assessment in accordance with the Centers for
				Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to guide the Facility's infection control
				policies and procedures related to the appropriateness and frequency of tuberculosis
				screening and other tuberculosis related measures to be taken.
C. Symptoms Assessment. The Facility shall conduct
				an assessment for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis disease for All Staff or
				Volunteers prior to Participant contact, and maintain documentation of the
				assessment.
D. Baseline Status. The
				Facility shall ensure all Staff and Volunteers have a single Blood Assay for
				Mycobacterium tuberculosis or a baseline two-step Tuberculin Skin Test prior to
				Participant Contact in the following manner:
1.
				Staff and Volunteers with a documented negative Tuberculin Skin Test or a Blood
				Assay for Mycobacterium tuberculosis result within the previous twelve (12) months
				may have a Blood Assay for Mycobacterium tuberculosis or a single Tuberculin Skin
				Test administered and read to serve as the baseline prior to Participant
				contact.
2. Staff or Volunteers without
				documented negative Tuberculin Skin Test or a Blood Assay for Mycobacterium
				tuberculosis result within the previous twelve (12) months shall have a Blood Assay
				for Mycobacterium tuberculosis or the first step of the two-step Tuberculin Skin
				Test, administered and read prior to Participant contact, with the administration of
				the second step seven (7) to twenty (21) calendar days after the first step is
				read.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1700 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 61-75.1700.1703 - Linen and Laundry. (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall maintain an adequate supply of clean linen or
				  disposable materials for each sick bed. The Facility shall ensure each sick bed has
				  a clean moisture-proof mattress cover and at least one (1) clean linen change
				  including bottom and top sheets, pillowcase, and a bedspread or
				  coverlet.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1700 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 61-75.1700.1704 - Housekeeping. (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility and its grounds shall be clean, and free of vermin
				  and offensive odors.
A. The Facility shall
				ensure that interior housekeeping, at a minimum, includes:
1. Cleaning each specific area of the
				Facility;
2. Cleaning and disinfection,
				as needed, of equipment used and/or maintained in each area appropriate to the area
				and the equipment's purpose or use;
3.
				Chemicals indicated as harmful on the product label, cleaning materials, and
				supplies shall be in locked storage areas and inaccessible to Participants;
				and
4. During use of chemicals indicated
				as harmful on the product label, cleaning materials, and supplies shall be in direct
				possession of the Staff member and monitored at all times.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1700 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 61-75.1700.1705 - Sanitation. (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall
				ensure garbage and waste collection, storage, and disposal prevent the transmission
				of disease. The Facility shall wash and sanitize garbage and waste containers prior
				to returning them to work areas. The Facility shall not reuse disposable garbage or
				waste containers.
B. The Facility shall
				ensure garbage and waste are covered and stored outside in durable, rust-resistant,
				non-absorbent, watertight, rodent-proof, easily cleanable containers placed on an
				approved platform to prevent overturning by animals, the entrance of flies, or the
				creation of a nuisance. The Facility shall dispose of all solid waste at sufficient
				frequencies in a manner so as not to create a rodent, insect, or other vermin
				problem.
C. The Facility shall dispose
				of all sewage and liquid waste in a manner so as not to create a public health
				hazard and by a sanitary method.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1700 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 61-75.1700.1706 - Outside Areas. (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall keep all outside areas, grounds, and/or
				  adjacent buildings free of rubbish, grass, and weeds that may serve as a fire hazard
				  or as a haven for insects, rodents, and other vermin. The Facility shall apply
				  measures that prevent and control insect, rodent, and other vermin harborage,
				  breeding, and infestation on the premises. The Facility shall maintain all stairs,
				  walkways, ramps, and porches, and keep them free from accumulations of water, ice,
				  snow, and any other impediments.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1700 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 61-75.1700.1707 - Pets

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility may
				permit pets that are healthy, free of fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites,
				up-to-date on vaccinations, and pre-screened by a veterinarian prior to Participant
				contact, and present no apparent threat to the health, safety, and well-being of the
				Participants provided the pets are sufficiently fed and cared for and that both the
				pets and their housing are kept clean.
B. The Facility shall ensure pets remain separate
				from Participants with allergic sensitivities to pets and Participants wanting to
				avoid pets for any other reason.
C. The
				Facility shall not allow pets in the kitchen area. The Facility may permit pets in
				the Participant dining areas only when food is not being served to Participants. The
				Facility shall ensure dining areas adjacent to a food preparation or storage area
				are separated by walls and closed doors while pets are present.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1900 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION › Section 61-75.1900.1901 - General. (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall be
				planned, designed, and equipped to provide and promote the health, safety, and
				well-being of each Participant.
B. The
				Facility shall provide rooms to accommodate a variety of programs and Participants
				served. At a minimum, the Facility shall provide one (1) group activity room and one
				(1) resting room to accommodate the Participants. The Facility shall ensure the
				resting room bed ratio is one (1) bed per thirty (30) licensed Participants or
				fraction thereof. The Facility shall have resting room beds set up and ready to use.
				The Facility shall not utilize roll-away beds as resting room beds. The Facility
				shall include private room, cubicle curtains, portable partitions, or other means to
				ensure privacy of Participants when utilizing the resting room bed. The Facility
				shall provide adequate storage space for supplies and personal
				belongings.(II)
C. The Facility shall
				provide a minimum of fifty (50) net square feet of usable activity space, exclusive
				of hallway, passageway, corridor, storage space, kitchen, toilet, resting area,
				office, and other similar space for each Participant. When the Facility shares space
				with another entity, and individuals not affiliated with the Facility have access to
				the building during operating hours, the Facility is allowed a minimum of
				twenty-five (25) net square feet of usable activity and/or dining space, provided
				the space has a permanent one (1) hour rated barrier, pursuant to South Carolina
				Building Codes, exclusive for use of the Participants. The Facility shall maintain
				all minimum requirements of the existing use of the building.
D. The Facility shall have only level of exit
				discharge floor occupancy except where elevators are provided, or if only
				non-Participant areas are located on the above floor(s), e.g., storage areas, Staff
				offices, lounges.
E. The Facility shall
				be accessible to Participants with disabilities to include all Participant areas and
				bathrooms.
F. The Facility shall ensure
				the entrance to the building is at the level of the exit discharge. The Facility
				shall have a canopy for weather protection inclusive of the vehicle drop-off
				location to the entrance door.
G. The
				Facility shall have at least two (2) exits remote from each other to exit the
				building or space.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1900 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION › Section 61-75.1900.1902 - Applicable Code. (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The new Facility
				design and construction shall comply with codes officially adopted by the South
				Carolina Building Codes Council and the South Carolina State Fire Marshal.
B. The existing Facility shall remain in
				compliance with the construction codes and construction regulations applicable at
				the time its License was initially issued, unless specifically required otherwise by
				the Department.
C. A Facility that
				closes, has its License revoked, or surrenders its License and then applies for
				re-licensure at the same site shall be considered a new building and shall meet the
				codes, regulations, and requirements for the building and its essential equipment
				and systems in effect at the time of application for licensing.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1900 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION › Section 61-75.1900.1903 - Submission of Plans and Specifications

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The
				Facility shall have all plans and specifications prepared by an architect and/or
				engineer registered in South Carolina. The Facility shall submit plans at the
				schematic, design development, and final stages, unless directed otherwise by the
				Department. The Facility plans shall be drawn to scale with the title, stage of
				submission, and date shown thereon. The Facility shall submit to the Department, for
				approval, all construction changes to the Department-approved plans. The Facility
				shall not commence construction work prior to receiving plan approval from the
				Department. The owner shall employ a registered architect and/or engineer during
				construction for observation. Upon approval of the Department, construction
				administration may be performed by an entity other than the architect. The
				Department shall conduct periodic Inspections throughout each project
				phase.
B. The Facility shall submit
				plans and specifications to the Department for new construction and for any projects
				that have an effect on:
1. The function of a
				space;
2. The accessibility to or of an
				area;
3. The structural integrity of the
				Facility;
4. The active and/or passive
				fire safety systems (including kitchen equipment such as exhaust hoods or equipment
				required to be under an exhaust hood);
5. Doors;
6. Walls;
7. Ceiling system assemblies;
8. Exit corridors;
9. Life safety systems; or
10. Increases the occupant load or licensed
				capacity of the Facility.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.1900 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION › Section 61-75.1900.1904 - Construction Inspections

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall bring into compliance construction work that
				  violates codes or standards. The Facility shall obtain all required permits from the
				  locality having jurisdiction for all projects. The Facility conducting construction
				  without proper permits shall not be inspected by the Department. (I)
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2000 - FIRE PROTECTION, EQUIPMENT, AND LIFE SAFETY › Section 61-75.2000.2001 - Alarms

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall
				have an alarm system that includes smoke detection in all main areas and pull
				stations throughout the building, all supervised by the fire alarm system. The
				Facility shall ensure the alarm system is arranged to transmit an alarm
				automatically to a third party by an approved method. The Facility shall ensure the
				alarm system notifies by audible and visual alarm all areas and floors of the
				building. The Facility shall ensure the alarm system shuts down central
				recirculating systems and outside air units that serve the area(s) of alarm
				origination as a minimum.
B. The
				Facility shall connect all fire, smoke, heat, sprinkler flow, duct detector, and
				pull stations to the main fire alarm system and ensure they trigger the system when
				activated.
C. The Facility shall not
				have a single or multi-station detector or a private system.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2000 - FIRE PROTECTION, EQUIPMENT, AND LIFE SAFETY › Section 61-75.2000.2002 - Gases. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall take safety precautions against fire and other
				  hazards when oxygen is dispensed, administered, or stored. The Facility shall post
				  "No Smoking" signs conspicuously inside the Facility and on oxygen cylinders. The
				  Facility shall properly store all cylinders and secure them in place.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2300 - WATER SUPPLY

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall
			 ensure all hot water plumbing fixtures accessible to Participants are supplied with
			 water that is thermostatically controlled to a temperature of at least one hundred
			 (100) degrees Fahrenheit and not exceeding one hundred twenty-five (125) degrees
			 Fahrenheit at the fixture.
B. The
			 Facility shall have a written plan to respond to disruptions in water supply that
			 includes a contingency plan to estimate water demands for the entire Facility in
			 advance of significant water disruptions, sewage intrusion, or flooding.
C. The Facility shall prevent cross connection and
			 other sources of contamination of ice for human consumption.
D. The Facility shall equip all hand washing
			 lavatories utilized by Participants and Staff with hot and cold water at all
			 times.
E. The Facility shall obtain
			 approval from the Department prior to using a non-community water supply to ensure
			 safe location, construction, proper maintenance, and operation of the
			 system.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2400 - ELECTRICAL › Section 61-75.2400.2401 - General. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall have emergency electric services that provide
				  the following:
A. Exit lights, if required
				by code;
B. Exit access corridor
				lighting;
C. Illumination of means of
				egress; and
D. Fire detection and alarm
				systems, if required by code.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2400 - ELECTRICAL › Section 61-75.2400.2402 - Lighting and Electrical Services. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The
				Facility shall maintain all electrical and other equipment free of defects that
				could be a potential hazard to Participants or Staff. The Facility shall provide
				safe lighting for individual activities as required by applicable codes.
B. The Facility shall maintain all electrical
				installations and equipment in a safe, operable condition in accordance with the
				applicable codes.
C. The Facility shall
				maintain documentation of Annual electrical system inspections by a certified or
				licensed technician.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2400 - ELECTRICAL › Section 61-75.2400.2403 - Ground Fault Protection. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The
				Facility shall have ground fault circuit-interrupter protection for all outside
				receptacles and bathrooms.
B. The
				Facility shall provide ground fault circuit-interrupter protection for any
				receptacles within six (6) feet of a sink or any other wet location. If the sink is
				an integral part of the metal splashboard grounded by the sink, the entire metal
				area is considered part of the wet location.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2400 - ELECTRICAL › Section 61-75.2400.2404 - Exit Signs. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall
				have exits and ways to access in compliance with current code requirements and which
				are identified by electrically illuminated exit signs.
B. The Facility shall ensure changes in egress
				direction are marked with exit signs with directional arrows.
C. The Facility shall have exit signs in corridors
				that indicate two (2) directions of exit.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2400 - ELECTRICAL › Section 61-75.2400.2405 - Emergency Electric Service. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall have the following emergency electric
				  services:
A. Exit lights, if required per
				code;
B. Exit access corridor
				lighting;
C. Illumination of means of
				egress; and
D. Fire detection and alarm
				system, if required per code.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2400 - ELECTRICAL › Section 61-75.2400.2406 - Electrical Panelboards. (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall ensure the electrical panel directory is
				  labeled to conform to actual room designations. The Facility shall maintain clear
				  access to the panel.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2500 - HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall
			 maintain documentation of Annual heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system
			 inspections by a certified or licensed technician. (I)
B. The Facility shall maintain a temperature of
			 between seventy-two (72) and seventy-eight (78) degrees Fahrenheit in Participant
			 areas. (II)
C. The Facility shall not
			 install a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning supply or return grille within
			 three (3) feet of a smoke detector.(I)
D. The Facility shall not install heating,
			 ventilation, and air conditioning grilles in floors. (II)
E. The Facility shall filter and maintain intake
			 air ducts that prevent the entrance of dust, dirt, and other contaminating
			 materials. The Facility shall ensure the system does not discharge in such a manner
			 that would be an irritant to the Participants, Staff, or Volunteers. (II)
F. The Facility shall have either operable windows
			 or approved mechanical ventilation in the bathrooms. (II)
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2600 - PHYSICAL PLANT › Section 61-75.2600.2601 - Signal System

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall
				have a signal system consisting of a call button for each bed, bath, and toilet. The
				Facility shall have a light at or over each resting room visible from the corridor.
				The Facility shall have an audio-visual master station in a location continuously
				monitored by Staff or a radio frequency wireless system per the most current version
				of UL 1069 standards for Emergency Call Systems.
B. The Facility shall have a signal system
				consisting of an audio-visual device that cannot be interrupted located in all
				utility rooms, medicine storage rooms, lounges, storage rooms, and areas where Staff
				congregate.
C. The Facility shall ensure
				the signal system activates by pull cord or electronic device. The Facility shall
				ensure the pull cord hangs to a maximum of four (4) inches above the finished
				floor.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2600 - PHYSICAL PLANT › Section 61-75.2600.2602 - Bathrooms. (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall
				make bathrooms accessible for use during all operating hours of the
				Facility.
B. The Facility shall equip
				bathrooms with at least one (1) toilet fixture, toilet paper installed in a holder,
				a hand sink supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid or granulated soap,
				single-use disposable paper towels or electric air dryer, and a waste
				receptacle.
C. The Facility shall
				install and maintain approved, securely fastened grab bars at each toilet fixture
				used by Participants.
D. The Facility
				shall ensure privacy for Participants at toilet fixtures and urinals.
E. The Facility shall equip each hand sink with
				liquid soap and an individualized method of drying hands. Alcohol-based waterless
				hand sanitizers shall not be used in lieu of liquid soap.
F. The Facility shall ensure the bathrooms
				accommodate persons with disabilities as required by codes, whether or not any of
				the Staff or Participants are classified as disabled.
G. The Facility shall have in each of the
				bathrooms floors that are entirely covered with an approved nonabsorbent covering,
				nonabsorbent walls, and washable surfaces to the highest level of splash.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2600 - PHYSICAL PLANT › Section 61-75.2600.2603 - Janitor's Closets

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall
				have at least one (1) lockable janitor's closet.
B. The Facility shall ensure the janitor's closet
				contains a floor receptor or service sink and storage space for housekeeping
				equipment and supplies.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2600 - PHYSICAL PLANT › Section 61-75.2600.2604 - Storage Areas

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall
				have general storage space for equipment, supplies, and wheelchairs.
B. The Facility shall ensure storage buildings on
				the premises meet the requirements of the codes regarding distance from the licensed
				building. The Facility shall ensure that storage in buildings other than on the
				Facility premises are secured and accessible. The Facility shall provide a
				controlled environment for storage of items requiring such an environment.
C. The Facility shall safely store chemicals
				indicated as harmful on the product label, cleaning materials, and supplies in
				cabinets or well-lighted closets and rooms, inaccessible to Participants.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2600 - PHYSICAL PLANT › Section 61-75.2600.2605 - Elevators. (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall have elevators inspected and tested upon
				  installation, prior to first use, and Annually thereafter by a certified elevator
				  inspector. The Facility shall maintain documentation of all elevator
				  inspections.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2600 - PHYSICAL PLANT › Section 61-75.2600.2606 - Telephone Service

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Facility shall have at least one (1) land-line telephone
				  available on each floor of the Facility for use by Participants and/or visitors for
				  their private, discretionary use.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2600 - PHYSICAL PLANT › Section 61-75.2600.2607 - Location

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. Transportation. The
				Facility shall be served by roads that are passable at all times and are adequate
				for the volume of expected traffic.
B.
				Parking. The Facility shall have a parking area to meet the needs of Participants,
				Staff members, and visitors.
C. Access
				to firefighting equipment. The Facility shall maintain adequate access to and around
				the building(s) for firefighting equipment. (I)
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2600 - PHYSICAL PLANT › Section 61-75.2600.2608 - Furnishings/Equipment. (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall
				maintain the physical plant free of fire hazards and impediments to fire
				prevention.
B. The Facility shall not
				use or permit the use of portable electric or unvented fuel heaters in the
				Facility.
C. The Facility shall ensure
				that wastebaskets, furniture, window dressings, portable partitions, cubicle
				curtains, mattresses, and pillows shall be noncombustible, inherently
				flame-resistant, or treated or maintained flame-resistant in accordance with the
				applicable codes.
D. The Facility shall
				have wall finishes that are washable, and, in the immediate area of plumbing
				fixtures, are smooth and moisture resistant.
E. The Facility shall have wall bases, in areas
				which are frequently subject to wet cleaning methods, tightly sealed and constructed
				without voids that can harbor insects, rodents, and other vermin.
F. The Facility shall have floor and wall
				penetrations by pipes, ducts, and conduits tightly sealed to minimize entry of
				rodents and insects. The Facility shall ensure joints of structural elements are
				similarly sealed.
G. The Facility shall
				have interior finish materials in compliance with all code requirements for flame
				spread.
H. The Facility shall have
				floors with no cracks or are uneven in elevation and which are of non-skid surfaces
				to prevent falls.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2600 - PHYSICAL PLANT › Section 61-75.2600.2609 - Lighting

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The Facility shall
				maintain lighting in spaces occupied by persons, machinery, equipment within
				buildings, approaches to buildings, and parking lots. (II)
B. The Facility shall have artificial light to
				include sufficient illumination for reading, observation, and activities per code
				requirements.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2700 - SEVERABILITY

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
In the event that any portion of these regulations is construed by a
				court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, or otherwise unenforceable, such
				determination shall in no manner affect the remaining portions of these regulations,
				and they shall remain in effect as if such invalid portions were not originally a
				part of these regulations.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-75 - Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults › Sec2 61-75.2800 - GENERAL

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Conditions that have not been addressed in these regulations shall
				be managed in accordance with the best practices as interpreted by the
				Department.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-77 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING HOME HEALTH AGENCIES › Sec2 61-77.100 - DEFINITIONS, LICENSURE, AND CERTIFICATION › Section 61-77.100.101 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. Abuse. Physical Abuse
				or Psychological Abuse.
1. Physical Abuse.
				Intentionally inflicting or allowing to be inflicted physical injury on a Patient by
				an act or failure to act. Physical abuse includes, but is not limited to, slapping,
				hitting, kicking, biting, choking, pinching, burning, actual or attempted sexual
				battery, use of medication outside the standards of reasonable medical practice for
				the purpose of controlling behavior, and unreasonable confinement. Physical Abuse
				also includes the use of a restrictive or physically intrusive procedure to control
				behavior for the purpose of punishment except that a therapeutic procedure
				prescribed by a licensed physician or other qualified professional or that is part
				of a written plan of care by a licensed physician or other qualified professional is
				not considered physical abuse. Physical abuse does not include altercations or acts
				of assault between Patients.
2.
				Psychological Abuse. Deliberately subjecting a Patient to threats or harassment or
				other forms of intimidating behavior causing fear, humiliation, degradation,
				agitation, confusion, or other forms of serious emotional distress.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-77 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING HOME HEALTH AGENCIES › Sec2 61-77.200 - ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS › Section 61-77.200.201 - General

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Department shall utilize Inspections, Investigations,
				  Consultations, and other pertinent documentation regarding a proposed or licensed
				  Home Health Agency to enforce this regulation.