S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:09:10

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

Section 44:70:09:10 - Grievances

A resident or their designated representative may voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal. A resident's grievance may be given in writing or verbally and may relate to treatment furnished, treatment that has not been furnished, the behavior of other residents, and infringement of the resident's rights. A facility shall adopt a grievance process and make the process known to each resident and to the resident's representative. The grievance process shall include the facility's efforts to resolve the grievance and documentation of:

(1) The grievance;

(2) The names of the persons involved;

(3) The disposition of the matter; and

(4) The date of disposition.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:09:10

38 SDR 115, effective 1/9/2012; 46 SDR 065, effective 11/26/2019

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(15).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(15).