S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:06:18
A facility that admits or retains any resident who requires dining assistance shall develop a nutrition and hydration assistance program. Any personnel providing dining assistance shall be a certified nurse aide or must have completed an approved nutrition and hydration dining assistance program. The curriculum shall include instruction from both a licensed speech-language pathologist and a registered dietitian. The program shall consist of a minimum of ten hours of training and clinical experience. Any dining assistant shall work under the supervision of a licensed nurse. A resident shall be assessed by a registered nurse before participating in a nutrition and hydration assistance program. A resident who has difficulty swallowing, recurrent lung aspirations, or tube feeding may not participate. A dietitian shall document any special nutritional needs and instructions on the resident's care plan or service plan. The facility shall have a licensed nurse to work the day shift at least thirty-two hours a week. A licensed nurse shall be on call at all times.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:06:18
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(5)(8)(14).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(5)(8)(14).