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S.C. Code Ann. § 43-35-10 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) "Abuse" means physical abuse or psychological abuse. (2) "Caregiver" means a person who provides care to a vulnerable adult, with or without compensation, on a temporary or permanent or full or part-time basis and includes, but is not limited to, a re…
S.C. Code Ann. § 43-35-13 Nonmedical remedial treatment by spiritual means is not abuse or neglect of vulnerable adult
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No vulnerable adult may be considered to be abused or neglected for the sole reason that, in lieu of medical treatment, the vulnerable adult is being furnished nonmedical remedial treatment by spiritual means through prayer alone which the vulnerable adult has practiced freely in…
S.C. Code Ann. § 43-35-15 Vulnerable Adults Investigations Unit; Long Term Care Ombudsman Program; Adult Protective Services Program; responsibilities; referral of reports
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(A) The Vulnerable Adults Investigations Unit of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division shall receive and coordinate the referral of all reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults in facilities operated or contracted for operation by the Office o…
S.C. Code Ann. § 43-35-20 Additional powers of investigative entities
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In addition to all other powers and duties that an investigative entity is given in this article, the investigative entity may: (1) have access to facilities for the purpose of conducting investigations, as otherwise permitted by law; (2) request and receive written statements, d…
