S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:05:06
A facility may admit or retain a resident who requires one or two personnel for total assistance with completing activities of daily living. Each direct care personnel shall complete an approved certified nurse aide training program pursuant to article 44:74 or equivalent program approved by the department before assisting a resident who requires total assistance. In the assisted living center, the registered nurse may be the program coordinator and the primary instructor. The licensed nurse shall conduct and document a nursing assessment as to the resident's need of total assistance initially upon requiring the services, upon a significant change in the resident's condition, and at least semiannually. The facility shall have a licensed nurse to work the day shift at least thirty-two hours a week when any resident requires the assistance of two personnel. A licensed nurse shall be on call at all times. A facility who provides total assistance is not eligible for a staffing exception allowed under § 44:70:03:02.01. If a mechanical lift is used, it shall be operated by at least two personnel with training documented for the use of the mechanical lift. A resident toileting room and bathing room must be large enough to accommodate two person assistance.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:05:06
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(5)(14).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(5)(14).