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Admitting/Registration Services
Contact Number: 803-395-2901
Open Admission Policy
It is the policy of the Regional Medical Center to admit and treat all persons without regard to race, color, sex, handicap, national origin or religious creed. Admission requirements and assignments of hospital facilities are the same for all persons.
Your Admission
The admitting office is located on the first floor of the hospital. You will be asked to sign a consent form for admission to the hospital and for medical treatment. An identification bracelet will be prepared and placed on your wrist. Then, you will be taken to the nursing unit to which you are assigned. Federal regulations require hospital personnel to inquire as to the presence of an Advance Directive. This includes a Living Will or Healthcare Power of Attorney. Information on Advance Directives is provided to every patient upon admission.
Main Admitting/Registration
The main admitting hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and weekends from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The main admitting department may be reached by calling 803-395-2901. After hours admitting/registration is handled through our emergency department.
The admitting representative will ask you for information related to your admission. This information is required by law and by private insurance companies as well as Medicare and Medicaid. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this process. While some of the information is necessary for a complete understanding of your medical history, this information is held in strictest confidence and will be used to ensure report accuracy.
To assist with the registration and admission process, you should bring:
Social security card
All active insurance cards
Picture ID
Advance Directive (if you already have one)
Written orders from your physician (if you have them)
Central Scheduling/Express Registration
Our pre-registration department allows the hospital to obtain all necessary registration and insurance information prior to your arrival at the hospital, thus reducing the time spent registering when you are admitted. This also allows time to verify insurance benefits and obtain pre-certification approval from insurance companies. To take advantage of our pre-registration process, please call at least one day prior to your expected arrival date. Central scheduling/express registration may be reached by calling 803-395-2739.
Emergency Department Registration
After the triage nurse has assessed you, you will be asked to complete the registration process. The emergency department registration area may be reached by calling 803-395-2842.
We make every effort to treat our patients as quickly as possible. There are times when the emergency department is extremely busy with critically and seriously ill patients, and you may be required to wait for a period of time. Should you feel that your condition has changed, please check with the triage nurse who will re-assess you.
For more information, call:
Admitting/Registration (803) 395-2901
Express Registration (803) 395-2739
Emergency Department Registration (803) 395-2842
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