S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:04:13

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

Section 44:70:04:13 - Resident admissions

Before admission to an assisted living center, each resident shall have written orders from the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner of symptoms and diagnoses and a physical examination certifying the resident is in reasonably good health.

The facility shall develop written communication describing the resident care and services provided in the facility. The facility shall provide the written communication to the resident's physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner prior to or upon admission, yearly, and after a significant change of condition.

The facility shall ensure an evaluation of each resident's care needs is documented at the time of admission, thirty days after admission, and annually thereafter, to determine if the facility can meet the needs for each resident. The resident evaluation tool shall address at least the following:

(1) Nursing care needs;

(2) Medication administration needs;

(3) Cognitive status, including instrumental activities of daily living;

(4) Mental health status;

(5) Physical abilities including activities of daily living, ambulation, and the need for assistive devices; and

(6) Dietary needs.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:04:13

SL 1975, ch 16; 46 SDR 065, effective 11/26/2019; 50 SDR 019, effective 8/30/2023

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(5)(14).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(5)(14).