South Carolina bill mandates hospitals with emergency departments to have a physician on site at all times.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to require all hospitals with emergency departments to have at least one physician physically present on site who is responsible for the emergency department at all times it is open. This requirement applies to all hospitals, regardless of classification, and is a condition of licensing and relicensing. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

South Carolina bill mandates hospitals with emergency departments to have a physician on site at all times.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to require all hospitals with emergency departments to have at least one physician physically present on site who is responsible for the emergency department at all times it is open. This requirement applies to all hospitals, regardless of classification, and is a condition of licensing and relicensing. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.