S.D. Admin. R. 20:86:01:01

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

Section 20:86:01:01 - Definitions

Terms defined in SDCL chapter 36-9 C have the same meaning when used in this article. In addition, the terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Consultation," the process where the client is seen face-to-face in a healthcare setting by a licensed medical doctor or doctor of osteopath. The consultation and any recommendation(s) shall be documented in the clients health record and acknowledged in writing by both client and Certified Professional Midwife (CPM);

(2) "Facility," a health care facility licensed pursuant to SDCL 34-12;

(3) "Physician," a medical doctor (M.D.) or doctor of osteopath (D.O.) licensed in good standing;

(4) "Postpartum," occurring in approximately the six (6) week period after childbirth;

(5) "Preceptor," a maternity care provider currently practicing and licensed under SDCL 36-4, 36-9A, or 36-9C who is registered as a preceptor with the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) and provides instruction, training, and supervision to a student midwife licensed by the board;

(6) "Transfer," to convey the responsibility for the care of a patient to another licensed health professional; and

(7) "Transport," the physical movement of a client from one location to another.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:86:01:01

Recodified from § 20:85:01:01 45 SDR 035, effective 9/19/2018

General Authority: SDCL 36-9C-32

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9C-32