The facility shall establish the bed capacity for the facility in accordance with chapter 44:73:12. The resident census may not exceed the bed capacity for which the facility is licensed. A request by the facility for an adjustment in bed capacity because of a change of purpose or construction must be approved by the department before any changes are made.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:01:04
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-7.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-1-17, 34-12-7, 34-12-14.