Terms Used In South Carolina Code 44-78-40

  • bracelet: means a standardized identification bracelet that:

    (a) meets the specifications established under § 44-78-30(B) or that is approved by the department under § 44-78-30(B);

    (b) bears the inscription "Do Not Resuscitate"; and

    (c) signifies that the wearer is a patient who has obtained a do not resuscitate order which has not been revoked. See South Carolina Code 44-78-15
  • EMS personnel: means emergency medical personnel certified by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control including first responders who have completed a Department of Health and Environmental Control approved medical first responder program. See South Carolina Code 44-78-15
In the absence of a "do not resuscitate order for emergency medical services" or a "do not resuscitate" bracelet, EMS personnel shall give full resuscitative measures as are medically indicated in all cases.