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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-10 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) "Aversive stimuli" means a clinical procedure which staff apply, contingent upon the exhibition of maladapted behavior, startling, unpleasant, or painful stimuli or stimuli that have a potentially noxious effect. (2) "Client" means a person who is det…
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-100 General rights of clients; limitations on rights
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(A) Except to the extent an interdisciplinary team of a residential program determines that it is required by the medical needs, safety, or habilitative goals of the client to impose restrictions, a client may: (1) communicate by sealed mail, telephone, or otherwise with persons,…
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-110 Right to daily physical exercise
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Clients have the right to daily physical exercise. Operators of a facility shall provide indoor and outdoor areas and equipment for this purpose. Clients determined able to be outdoors on a daily basis pursuant to Section 44-26-150 must be allowed this privilege in the absence of…
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-120 Access to medical and habilitative records; grounds for denial of access; appeal of denial of access; disclosure form
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(A) A client or his representative with the appropriate permission may have reasonable access to the client's medical and habilitative records. The requests must be made in writing. (B) A client or his representative may be refused access to information in the medical and habilit…