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SC S0081

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ross Turner

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the South Carolina Department of Health to create separate regulatory requirements for memory care facilities and assisted living facilities within nursing homes
  • Requires nursing homes to maintain sufficient staff to provide appropriate nursing care and related services to all residents at all times
  • Maintains existing minimum resident-to-staff ratios for nursing care: 9:1 for shift 1 (day), 13:1 for shift 2, and 22:1 for shift 3 (night)
  • For facilities using two 12-hour shifts, the day shift must follow the 9:1 ratio and the night shift must follow the 22:1 ratio
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Nursing Home Staff

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Medical Affairs12/11/2024

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