S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:17:03

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 20:48:17:03 - Evaluation committee qualifications and duties

The board shall appoint an evaluation committee comprised of a minimum of three members. Committee members shall hold licensure as health care providers with expertise in treating substance use or mental health disorders. Each committee member shall serve a term of three years; no member may be appointed to more than three consecutive terms. If a vacancy occurs, the board shall appoint a person to fill the unexpired term. The appointment of a person to an unexpired term is not considered a full term. No committee member may serve on a licensing board or as an officer in a professional organization. Action taken by the committee pursuant to this article may be performed by a majority of members. Committee members shall maintain the confidentiality of participant records according to state and federal requirements. The committee shall meet the requirements of chapter 1-25 regarding open meetings. The program director shall convene the committee as often as needed to perform the following duties:

(1) Provide recommendations on the development of program policies;

(2) Approve substance use and mental health treatment programs or health care providers for use by participants;

(3) Provide recommendations on a participant's enrollment status in the program;

(4) Approve individualized program participation agreements and return to work requirements;

(5) Evaluate a participant's progress and recommend changes as needed;

(6) Evaluate and make recommendations on a participant's toxicology results; and

(7) Provide recommendations on reporting an applicant or participant to the board.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:17:03

48 SDR 040, effective 10/5/2021

General Authority: SDCL 36-2A-14

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-2A-2, 36-2A-14.