2 | Regulation 61-84
dementia to prevent or limit access by a resident outside the designated or separated areas, and that
advertises, markets, or otherwise promotes the facility as providing specialized care/services for persons
with Alzheimer’s disease and/or related dementia or both.
G. Annual. A time period that requires an activity to be performed at least every twelve to thirteen (12 to
13) months.
H. Assessment. A procedure for determining the nature and extent of the problem(s) and needs of a
resident/potential resident to ascertain if the facility can adequately address those problems, meet those
needs, and to secure information for use in the development of the individual care plan. Included in the
process are an evaluation of the physical, emotional, behavioral, social, spiritual, nutritional, recreational,
and, when appropriate, vocational, educational, legal status/needs of a resident/potential resident.
Consideration of each resident’s needs, strengths, and weaknesses shall be included in the assessment.
I. Authorized Healthcare Provider. An individual authorized by law and currently licensed in South
Carolina to provide specific treatments, care, or services to residents, e.g., advanced practice registered
nurse, physician assistant.
J. Blood Assay for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (BAMT). A general term to refer to in vitro diagnostic
tests that assess for the presence of tuberculosis (TB) infection with M. tuberculosis. This term includes,
but is not limited to, IFN-γ release assays (IGRA).
K. Boarding House. A business/entity which provides room and board to an individual(s) and which does
not provide a degree of personal care to more than one individual.
L. Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF). A facility which offers room and board and which,
unlike a boarding house, provides/coordinates a degree of personal care for a period of time in excess of 24
consecutive hours for two or more persons, 18 years old or older, not related to the licensee within the third
degree of consanguinity. It is designed to accommodate residents’ changing needs and preferences,
maximize residents’ dignity, autonomy, privacy, independence, and safety, and encourage family and
community involvement. Included in this definition is any facility (other than a hospital), which offers or
represents to the public that it offers a beneficial or protected environment specifically for individuals who
have mental illness or disabilities. These facilities may be referred to as “assisted living” provided they
meet the above definition of community residential care facility.
M. Contact Investigation. Procedures that occur when a case of infectious TB is identified, including
finding persons (contacts) exposed to the case, testing and evaluation of contacts to identify Latent TB
Infection (LTBI) or TB disease, and treatment of these persons, as indicated.
N. Controlled Substance. A medication or other substance included in Schedule I, II, III, IV, and V of the
Federal Controlled Substances Act and the South Carolina Controlled Substances Act.
O. Consultation. A visit by Department representative(s) who will provide information to the licensee
with the goal of facilitating compliance with these regulations.
P. Department. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
Q. Designee. A staff member designated by the administrator to act on his/her behalf.
R. Direct Care Staff Member/Direct Care Volunteer. Those individuals who provide assistance with
activities of daily living to residents.