South Carolina H5164 allows hospitals to place beds in hallways during justified emergencies.
South Carolina H5164 amends the state code to allow hospitals to place beds in hallways, corridors, or means of egress during justified emergencies, such as natural disasters or declared states of emergency. The bill requires hospitals to maintain records and provide documentation to the Department of Public Health. It also mandates that hospitals develop written protocols for emergency conditions and ensure clear pathways and unobstructed fire protection systems. The bill took effect upon approval by the Governor.
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