Edition 4: February 2024

What can you do to promote/enhance physical, mental and/or emotional health for the residents? 

Provide a variety of recreational programs to suit the interests and physical/cognitive capabilities of the residents. 

Facilities are required to post the current month’s schedule in order for residents to be made aware of activities offered. The schedule must include activities, dates, times and locations. Encourage participation and get input from the residents!

All Medicare/Medicaid Bed Change Requests need to be submitted via email to: MedicareMedicaidBeds@dhec.sc.gov.

Find more information in the State Operations Manual (SOM) Chapter 3, Section 3202B.

All Federal surveys for NH will require the use of the 671. Please ensure this information is accurate. You can access the 671 on the CMS website, or using the button below.

South Carolina Law (44-29-10) and Regulation (61-20) require reporting of conditions on this list to the regional public health department. HIPAA: Federal HIPAA legisltation allows disclosure of protected health information, without consent of the individual, to public health authorities for the purpose of preventing or controlling disease. (HIPAA 45 CFR 164.512).

You can access the South Carolina 2024 List of Reportable Conditions on our website, or using the button below.

Did you know the Division offers Fire & Life Safety Training to facilities at no charge?

The training meets all DHEC and Fire Code requirements as well as annual OSHA fire extinguisher training.

The training covers choosing the correct extinguisher for the type of fire, activating the fire alarm system, notifying 911, proper procedures for searching, evacuating the facility to a designated assembly area and conducting fire drills. The training can also be customized for your particular facility’s needs. If your facility is interested in this training, contact Todd McAlhany at mcalhadt@dhec.sc.gov for more information and scheduling.

Our web page also has helpful information including a fire extinguisher and fire alarm activation video as well as the Maintenance Directors Summit training video.

Contact the Division of Fire & Life Safety with any questions.

Healthcare Quality

S.C. Dept. of Health & Environmental Control

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