Training Material for Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
I. PURPOSE
This directive establishes the system for preventing and reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation of people receiving services and supports from the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) or from service providers under contract with DDSN.
This directive sets forth the reporting requirements of state law and also identifies DDSN and its contract provider agencies legal responsibility for reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The directive also identifies the appropriate state investigative agencies with statutory authority to receive and investigate reports of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation and identifies the administrative and management functions of DDSN and its network of contracted service providers.
The directive shall apply to all employees, volunteers, caregivers and other persons responsible for the welfare of any person receiving services and supports from DDSN or one of its contracted service providers.