South Carolina Code 44-24-220. Requirement of discharge planning and continuity of service in community
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 44-24-220
- Child: means a person under the age of eighteen years. See South Carolina Code 44-24-10
- Department: means the State Department of Mental Health. See South Carolina Code 44-24-10
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Treatment team: means persons drawn from or representing the professional disciplines or service areas included in the development and implementation of a treatment plan. See South Carolina Code 44-24-10
No child may be discharged by the department or private hospital without appropriate discharge planning. A member of the child’s treatment team shall coordinate in advance with the child’s parent or legal guardian as well as other service providers to ensure continuity in service for the child in the community.