The Summerville Health Department has recently released new health guidelines focusing on public health safety and community well-being aligned with state and federal standards for 2025. These guidelines include updates from the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) regarding provider manual policies and community-based service provisions effective July 1, 2025. The updates cover nursing care, personal emergency response systems, attendant care, and respite services in the region, aiming to improve health service quality and compliance with federally mandated regulations.
Additionally, the South Carolina Department of Public Health has launched specific programs in collaboration with Summerville health facilities, such as an enhanced Tuberculosis Control Program to prevent and treat TB cases effectively across the state. This program includes new training centers offering cutting-edge education for nurses, especially in Summerville, to equip healthcare professionals with modern skills to combat infectious diseases like tuberculosis.
The health department also emphasizes the importance of timely disease reporting for conditions such as hepatitis, invasive diseases, and other communicable diseases to ensure rapid response and containment efforts. They maintain coordination with local clinical and laboratory facilities, streamlining communication channels to support public health surveillance and intervention efforts in Summerville and surrounding areas.
Residents and healthcare providers are encouraged to stay informed about these new guidelines and participate in upcoming training and public health initiatives to foster a healthier community.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.scdhhs.gov/communications/home-and-community-based-services-provider-manual-update)
[2](https://dph.sc.gov/sites/scdph/files/Library/00164-ENG-CR_2025.pdf)
[3](https://abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/south-carolina-department-of-public-health-launches-program-to-combat-tuberculosis-cases-wciv-abc-news-4-2025-world-tb-day-amy-r-painter-dph-tuberculosis-section-director-tb-infectious-diseases-resources-treatment-prevention)
[4](https://www.summervillesc.gov/171/Building-Code-Requirements)
[5](https://dph.sc.gov)
