What type of inspections does DHEC conduct?

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) conducts regulatory compliance inspections to ensure that healthcare facilities and pharmacies adhere to established laws and regulations. These inspections are crucial in maintaining public health standards, as they assess compliance with various regulations related to pharmacy operations, medication storage, and overall facility practices.

Regulatory compliance inspections typically focus on verifying that all protocols and standards have been met, including licensing requirements, record-keeping practices, and the safe handling of medications. By performing these inspections, DHEC helps to identify areas of non-compliance and ensures that facilities take necessary corrective actions to protect patient health and safety.

Other types of inspections, such as quality control inspections, random safety audits, or facility sanitation checks, may be part of broader operational assessments but do not specifically capture the regulatory compliance focus that DHEC is mandated to uphold in its oversight of pharmacy and healthcare operations.