16 chapters · 353 sections in this title.
S.C. Code Ann. § 43-38-10 Facility defined
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For purposes of this chapter "facility" means public health centers and tuberculosis, mental, chronic disease and all other types of public or private hospitals and related facilities such as outpatient facilities, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, intermediate care facil…
S.C. Code Ann. § 43-38-20 Long Term Care Ombudsman Program authorized to investigate complaints; release and disclosure of information from medical records; issuance of report and recommendations
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The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is authorized to investigate any problem or complaint on behalf of any interested party or any client, patient, or resident of any facility as defined in this chapter. In carrying out the investigation, he may request and receive written state…
S.C. Code Ann. § 43-38-30 Cooperation of departments, officers, and agencies required
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All departments, officers, agencies and employees of the State shall cooperate with the ombudsman in carrying out his duties pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
S.C. Code Ann. § 43-38-40 Civil and criminal immunity for participants in judicial proceedings; presumption of good faith
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Any person required or permitted to report pursuant to this chapter or who participates in judicial proceedings resulting therefrom, acting in good faith, shall be immune from civil and criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such actions. In all such civil o…