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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-7-3450, Relating To Resolution Of A Hospital Patient's Personal Medical Care Concerns, So As To Require Hospitals To Provide A List Of Agencies To The Patient's Family To Which Complaints About A Healthcare Provider Or Facility May Be Reported.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law to require hospitals to provide patients' families with a comprehensive list of agencies and entities to which healthcare concerns can be reported. Specifically, hospitals must now post and distribute a detailed directory that includes contact information (both telephone and electronic) for various oversight and regulatory bodies. This list must clearly specify the area of regulation for each agency, giving patients and their families more transparency and additional avenues for addressing potential issues with healthcare providers or facilities. The new requirement is an extension of existing patient care concern reporting mechanisms, aimed at empowering patients and their families to seek resolution or file complaints about their medical care. The bill will go into effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, providing hospitals a clear directive to update their patient communication practices.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs (on 01/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3623&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3623_20241212.htm |
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