S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:04:18

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

Section 44:70:04:18 - Admission and retention of residents with communicable diseases

A resident who is infected with a communicable disease which is reportable to the department under SDCL 34-22-12, may be admitted to a facility if the appropriate infection control measures can be provided by the facility to prevent the spread of the communicable disease. If the facility admits a resident with any of these diseases or antibiotic resistant organisms, the following conditions must be met:

(1) All healthcare personnel shall have received education related to infection control measures and information about the state's reportable diseases list;

(2) The facility shall have written procedures and protocols for personnel to follow to avoid exposure to blood or body fluids of the affected residents; and

(3) The facility shall have a written infection control policy and procedures in place and in practice that prevent the spread of a communicable disease.

If, after admission, a resident is suspected of having a communicable disease that endangers the health and welfare of personnel or other residents, the facility shall contact a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner and ensure that measures are taken on behalf of the resident with the communicable disease and the other residents to prevent transmission of the disease.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:04:18

46 SDR 065, effective 11/26/2019; 50 SDR 019, effective 8/30/2023

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1)(14).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1)(14), 34-22-9.