§ 43-38-10 Facility defined
§ 43-38-20 Long Term Care Ombudsman Program authorized to investigate complaints; release and disclosure of information from medical records; issuance of report and recommendations
§ 43-38-30 Cooperation of departments, officers, and agencies required
§ 43-38-40 Civil and criminal immunity for participants in judicial proceedings; presumption of good faith
§ 43-38-50 Exception as to County Homes
§ 43-38-60 Long Term Care Ombudsman Program to designate entities under Older American Act

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 43 > Chapter 38 - Investigation of Health Facilities by Ombudsman

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.