South Carolina Nursing Home Law
When individuals move into a long-term care facility, they are immediately covered by numerous federal, state, and local statutes pertaining to South Carolina elder abuse law. These laws are put in place to protect the elder from harm, as well as to prevent the rapid progress of his or her physical, mental, or emotional deterioration.
Jekel-Doolittle, LLC, wants you to be aware of certain aspects of elder abuse law in South Carolina. In this way, you may be better able to determine if your loved one is at risk for harm, and if so, the steps you can take to protect him or her.
Nursing home law in South Carolina
Regulation 61-17, Standards For Licensing Nursing Homes, is part of the South Carolina Code of Law, and every nursing home legally operating in the state must meet requirements set forth by the code. The regulations call for, among other things, thorough inspections of licensed long-term care facilities. The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is responsible for ensuring nursing homes comply with inspection regulations. All of this is to protect against South Carolina nursing home injuries.
Nursing homes may be inspected for many reasons, including the following:
- They are new
- An annual evaluation is due
- Ownership, management, or administration of the nursing home has changed hands
- There has been an increase in the number of available beds
- A complaint against the nursing home was received
Failure to meet required standards constitutes a violation, and disciplinary action can be taken against the nursing home accordingly.
If you feel that these standards have not been met, and state inspections have failed to prevent your loved one from becoming a victim, discuss your case with Jekel-Doolittle, LLC. A South Carolina nursing home lawsuit may be the only way to seek justice for what happened to the elder whose health and safety were compromised. An elder abuse attorney in South Carolina from our firm can go over the facts of the case with you, and seek redress for any harm that occurred.
Contact us regarding your nursing home lawsuit in South Carolina
Do not tolerate any institution that puts those you care about at risk. A South Carolina elder abuse attorney from our firm has the skills needed to protect their rights. If you suspect that someone has harmed your elderly loved one, call Jekel-Doolittle, LLC, at (843) 654-7700 or email us.
