H*4358(Rat #0310, Act #0287 of 1998)  General Bill, By Loftis, J. Brown, Cato, 
Leach, Robinson, Stille and Vaughn
 A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION
 40-33-770 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN
 SERVICES IN RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE
 JUSTICE AND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT THE
 ON-SITE SUPERVISION OF A NURSE, DOCTOR, OR DENTIST IF CERTAIN PROCEDURES ARE
 FOLLOWED.-AMENDED TITLE

   12/03/97  House  Prefiled
   12/03/97  House  Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
   01/13/98  House  Introduced and read first time HJ-27
   01/13/98  House  Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and
                     Industry HJ-27
   01/15/98  House  Recalled from Committee on Labor, Commerce and
                     Industry HJ-13
   01/15/98  House  Committed to Committee on Medical, Military,
                     Public and Municipal Affairs HJ-13
   01/28/98  House  Committee report: Favorable with amendment
                     Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs HJ-5
   01/29/98  House  Amended HJ-11
   01/29/98  House  Read second time HJ-11
   01/29/98  House  Unanimous consent for third reading on next
                     legislative day HJ-11
   01/30/98  House  Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-2
   02/03/98  Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-7
   02/03/98  Senate Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs SJ-7
   02/12/98  Senate Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs SJ-11
   02/17/98  Senate Read second time SJ-84
   02/17/98  Senate Unanimous consent for third reading on next
                     legislative day SJ-84
   02/18/98  Senate Read third time and enrolled SJ-10
   04/01/98         Ratified R 310
   04/08/98         Became law without Governor's signature
   04/08/98         Effective date 04/08/98
   04/28/98         Copies available
   04/28/98         Act No. 287

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-33-770 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NURSING SERVICES IN RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT THE ON-SITE SUPERVISION OF A NURSE, DOCTOR, OR DENTIST IF CERTAIN PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

On-site supervision not required under certain circumstances

SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

Section 40-33-770. Notwithstanding Section 40-33-10(h) requiring the practice of practical nursing to be performed under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or licensed dentist, a licensed practical nurse may provide nursing care authorized for licensed practical nurses under this chapter without the on-site supervision of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or licensed dentist in:

(1) home or residential settings under the Medicaid program, or any other home or residential setting, if a registered nurse has approved the plan of care;

(2) public schools and the Department of Juvenile Justice and Department of Corrections institutions and facilities if the licensed practical nurse follows the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the employing entity and if a registered nurse is available on call by telecommunications.

Time effective

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Became law without the signature of the Governor -- 04/08/98.