Bill > H4067

This bill requires all hospitals in South Carolina with emergency departments to have at least one physician physically present on-site who is specifically responsible for the emergency department during all hours the department is open. The requirement is tied to the hospital's initial licensing and subsequent relicensing process, meaning that hospitals must comply with this physician presence mandate in order to maintain their legal authorization to operate. By mandating a physician be physically present, the bill aims to ensure immediate medical leadership and direct oversight in emergency departments, potentially improving patient care and response times. The legislation applies to all hospitals with emergency departments, regardless of their classification (such as rural, urban, public, or private), and will go into effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval. This provision underscores the importance of having a physician directly available to manage emergent medical situations and provide immediate medical decision-making in critical care settings.

Health and Social Services

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4067&session=126&summary=B