South Carolina Administrative Code

90-175. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Driver Training School Student Instruction Record, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2007. Transferred by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5002, eff May 28, 2021. See, now S.C. CODE RE…

90-176. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Instruction Records and Files, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2007. Transferred by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5002, eff May 28, 2021. See, now S.C. CODE REGS. 90-114.

90-177. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Receipts for Fees Paid for Instruction, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2007. Transferred by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5002, eff May 28, 2021. See, now S.C. CODE REGS. 90-115.

90-178. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Driver Training School Contracts, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2007. Transferred by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5002, eff May 28, 2021. See, now S.C. CODE REGS. 90-116.

90-179. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Driver Training School Contracts, Permanent Records, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2007. Transferred by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5002, eff May 28, 2021. See, now S.C. CODE …

90-180. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Items Required for Display in Driver Training School Facility, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2007. Transferred by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5002, eff May 28, 2021. See, now …

90-181. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Inspection of School Facilities, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2007. Transferred by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5002, eff May 28, 2021. See, now S.C. CODE REGS. 90-117.

90-182. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Driver Training School Complaints, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2007. Repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5002, eff May 28, 2021.

90-183. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Driver Training School Advertising, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2007. Transferred by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5002, eff May 28, 2021. See, now S.C. CODE REGS. 90-119.

90-184. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Suspension, Revocation, Refusal to Renew Driver Training School License, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2007. Transferred by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5002, eff May 28, 2021.…

90-185. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Suspension, Revocation, Refusal to Issue or Renew a Driver Training Instructor’s License, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2007. Transferred by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5002, …

90-186. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Judicial Review Procedures, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2007. Repealed by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5002, eff May 28, 2021. ARTICLE 4 SELF-INSURERS (Statutory Authority: 1976…

90-501. Department Invoicing Procedures. A. Each request for information will be charged at the normal and typical rate, if a rate is not already set in statute, for the document or information requested. B. Invoices will be prepared monthly for billing accounts. C. Invoices must…

90-502. Delinquent Billing Accounts. A. If payment is not received within thirty (30) days of generation of the invoice, the account may be suspended or closed, and the security deposit may be applied to all outstanding invoices. B. Should any funds from the security deposit rema…

90-503. Closing Billing Accounts. A. Customers may terminate a billing account by requesting such closure in writing to the Department of Motor Vehicles, P. O. Box 1029, Blythewood, South Carolina 29016. B. Upon receipt of the request, the Department will suspend privileges under…

91-1. Active, Unrestricted Practice of Nursing Required to Supervise Others. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 40-1-70, 40-33-10(E), and 40-33-10(I)) Any licensee who supervises another person must hold an active, unrestricted authorization to practice in this state and be curre…

91-10. Program Changes Requiring Board Notification. Written notification must be submitted to the Board when significant changes occur in administrative appointments and/or organizational structure that affect the nursing program. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issu…

91-11. Criteria for Initial and Continuing Approval of Basic Programs Preparing Regis- tered Nurses. A. Organization 1. The nursing program is either affiliated with or a part of an institution of higher learning approved by the appropriate state authority. (a) An organizational …

91-12. Criteria for Approval of Basic Programs Preparing Licensed Practical Nurses. A. Organization 1. The nursing program is part of a college, university or public school system approved by the appropriate state authority. (a) An organizational chart reflects the reporting mech…

91-13. Board Authority to Grant Waiver. Upon a satisfactory showing that the goals of these Regulations may be met by alternative means or methods, the Board may grant exceptions and waivers to these Regulations in its discretion. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue…

91-19. Procedure for Disciplinary Hearings. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-33-10 et seq.) 19.a. Responsibilities of the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. The State Board of Nursing is empowered by Section 40-33-10, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as am…

91-2. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Nurse Licensure Compact, had the following history: Amended by State Register Volume 11, Issue No. 5, eff May 22, 1987; State Register Volume 16, Issue No. 7, eff July 24, 1992; State Register Volume 30, Issue No. 4, eff April 28…

91-3. Definition of Terms Applying to Nursing Programs. A. Initial approval: means the official status granted to a newly established nursing program that shows evidence of meeting the Board’s legal and educational requirements, and continues in effect until the results of the Na…

91-31. Fees. a. Names, addresses and authorized statistical data of licensed nurses may be released upon written request of agencies, individuals, and organizations. This service will be provided electronical- ly or via CD for a cost of $10.00. b. Refund of fees will be made at t…

91-32. Code of Ethics. The Board adopts the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics: 2015. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4447, eff June 27, 2014. Amended by SCSR 43-5 Doc. No. 4863, eff May 24, 2019. ARTICLE 6 SAFEGUARDING PATIENT RECORDS

91-33. Safeguarding Patient Medical Records When a Nurse Licensee is Incapacitated, Disappears, or Dies. A. Each Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensee actively practicing within the State of South Carolina, in a solo practice setting, shall designate a partner, perso…

91-4. Mandatory Approval of Nursing Programs. All nursing programs located in South Carolina preparing students for initial practical and registered nursing licensure shall be Board approved. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 5, eff May 25, 2007.

91-5. Procedure for Survey and Initial Approval of Nursing Programs. A. A parent institution seeking to establish a nursing program in South Carolina preparing students for initial licensure shall: 1. Request consultation from the Board regarding the Nursing Education Standards r…

91-6. Out-of-State Nursing Programs Conducting Clinical Experiences in South Carolina. A. A nursing program whose parent institution is located in another state and which conducts clinical experiences preparing students for initial licensure in South Carolina shall obtain South C…

91-7. Review of Accredited and Board Approved Nursing Programs. A. Nursing programs that are currently accredited by a Board approved accrediting body will submit a copy to the Board of the accreditor’s final report and letter confirming accreditation in lieu of the Board self st…

91-8. Closing an Approved Nursing Program. A. Voluntary Closing When a decision is made by the parent institution to close a nursing program, a report that fully describes the plan for closing is to be submitted to the Board. The report shall include: 1. the rationale for closing…

91-9. Program Changes Requiring Board Approval. A. Change of parent institution When the administrative control of a nursing program is to be transferred to another institution, the receiving institution shall comply with the Procedure for Survey and Initial Approval of Nursing P…

93-100. Fees [and Fee Schedule]. A. The Board shall set fees in amounts to be sufficient to provide for administering the Act. B. The Board may charge fees as shown in South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 10-21 and on the South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care Admini…

93-110. Examination; Scheduling and Grading. A. The Board shall administer the examinations by a Board-approved testing provider. (1) Nursing home administrator applicants will sit for an examination. The national portion is prepared by the National Association of the Boards of E…

93-120. Initial Licenses. A. An applicant who has successfully complied with the requirements of the licensing law and the standards provided for herein, passed the examination provided for herein, and paid the fees for the initial licensure period shall be issued a license as a …

93-130. Provisional Licenses. A. In the event of an unexpected vacancy caused by the death of an administrator, departure of an administrator, or similar event, the Board may issue a provisional license to an applicant who has met the requirements in South Carolina Code Ann. Sect…

93-150. Inactive or Retired Status Licenses. A. The board may consider a request from a licensee to have his or her license placed in inactive or retired status. B. To qualify for inactive or retired license status, the licensee must affirm that he or she is not employed as the a…

93-160. Registration of Licenses. A. Only a person who is licensed as a nursing home administrator or a community residential care facility administrator pursuant to the provisions of these regulations for the current licensure period shall have the right and privilege of using t…

93-170. Display of Certificate and Normal Work Hours. A. Every person currently licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator or Community Residential Care Facility Administrator shall display the certificate in a conspicuous place in his office or place of business or employment. B. …

93-200. Continuing Education for Relicensure. A. Each applicant for renewal of a license shall present evidence of having earned the required number of hours of continuing education as defined in 93-50(G). B. Evidence of continued learning appropriate to facility administration s…

93-210. Reinstatement of Lapsed License. A. An administrator previously licensed in this State whose license shall not have been revoked or suspended but whose license has lapsed for failure to renew on or before the expiration date of the license may seek to reinstate the licens…

93-220. Complaints. A. The Department shall be responsible for investigating complaints, either directly or indirectly, relating to administrators. B. The Department has the responsibility to evaluate complaints and investigative information received from the South Carolina Depar…

93-230. Suspension and Revocation of License. Misconduct, which constitutes grounds for revocation, suspension, or other restriction of a license or limitation or other discipline of a licensee, is a satisfactory showing to the board of: (1) Use of a false, fraudulent, or forged …

93-240. Hearing Procedure. A. The Department may initiate an investigation as provided in South Carolina Code Ann. Section 40-1-80. A copy of the charges, together with notice of the time and place of the hearing, shall be served on the accused by certified mail directed to his a…

93-250. Conduct of Hearing. A. A disciplinary hearing shall be conducted pursuant to South Carolina Code Ann. Section 40-1-90. At any disciplinary hearing, any party to the proceedings may appear in person and with counsel, and shall be given the opportunity to produce evidence a…

93-260. Applicability, Legal Effect and Severability of Regulations. A. The regulations of the Board are intended to be consistent with the applicable Federal and State law and shall be so construed, whenever necessary, to achieve such consistency. B. In the event that any provis…

93-60. Board of Examiners; Officers and Duties. A. The Board shall elect annually from among its members a chairman and vice-chairman who together shall constitute the executive committee. B. The chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Board and shall sign all official docu…

93-65. Operating a Facility Without a License. A. No nursing home or community residential care facility within the State may operate except under the supervision of a licensed administrator. B. Violation of the following standards will be considered an unprofessional act that is…

93-70. Additional combination of education and experience acceptable by the Board; Criminal Background Check; Completion of probation or parole. A. In addition to the requirements in South Carolina Code Ann. Section 40-35-40, the following combination of education and experience …

93-80. Administrator-in-Training Program Requirements. A. A person shall be permitted to participate in the AIT program who submits sound evidence satisfactory to the board that the candidate meets the following criteria: (1) Nursing home administrator AIT candidates must have ea…